Walnut-Date Quick Bread Recipe

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

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Walnut-Date Quick Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 10 min. + standing Bake: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 Servings
10 60 70

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

Directions

  • 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 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 203 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 19 mg cholesterol, 147 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Walnut-Date Quick Bread in Country Extra September 1997, p49

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Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by NewDay4Fun

Excellent quick recipe. Came out moist and full flavor. Yummy! Making more today. Grandkids love it

 
 
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