WALNUT-DATE QUICK BREAD

Walnut-Date Quick Bread image

I can remember my Aunt Emma making this bread, and I loved it. This recipe must be 60 or more years old.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the dates and water; let stand for 15 minutes (do not drain). In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with dates and liquid. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.