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Walnut Date Bread

5 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Makes

2 loaves (12 pieces each)

Updated: Aug. 09, 2023
Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread. Every cook should have a copy of this traditional quick bread recipe in his or her files.
Walnut Date Bread
Walnut Date Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups chopped dates
  • 1-1/2 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the dates, water and butter; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and date mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  2. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 120 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.