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Old-Fashioned, Ultra-Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

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Bake a classic, moist date nut bread loaf using simple ingredients. This easy quick bread recipe delivers rich flavor perfect for breakfast, snacking, or holiday gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup packed pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes. The dates will soften and absorb the water.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and the date mixture (including any remaining liquid).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra chopped walnuts over the top, if desired.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm with butter for the best flavor.

Notes

  • For an extra moist loaf, you can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • This homemade date nut bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing for up to three months.
  • Serve this comfort food baking loaf warm with butter or cream cheese for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

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