PAT NIXON'S DAT-NUT BREAD

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I found this recipe in our local newspaper and thought I'd share it with everyone, It comes from a recipe that ran in 1961. Enjoy!!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb packaged dates
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 egg
2 3/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cut dates into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add baking soda to boiling water and pour over dates in bowl. Set aside and let mixture stand.
  • With a mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Add the egg. Strain water from the date mixture into the creamed sugar and egg mixture.
  • Add flour and beat well. Add nuts, dates and vanilla. Pour the mixture into two greased loaf pans.
  • Bake for one hour in a 350F oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2445, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 1804.5, Carbohydrate 494.6, Fiber 29, Sugar 323.1, Protein 38.4

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