Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups orange juice
- 1-1/2 cups chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Reviews
I doubled the recipe and followed it exactly. The Date Nut Bread is good, a bit dryer than I thought it would be (the loaves baked in less time than noted in the recipe; all ovens vary), but still tasty. This was more of a tea bread. I was looking for a denser, moister bread, like the Thomas' version I remember as a child.
Great flavor.
I added a cup of nuts instead of 1/2 cup, but this bread is delicious - very, very good. Good with butter or soft cream cheese.