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Walnut Date Loaf

Name: Walnut Date Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 loaf, 16 servings, 1 slice per serving.
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Makes

1 loaf, 16 servings, 1 slice per serving

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

"I discovered this nutty bread when my aunt gave our family a bunch of dates and we didn't know what to do with them," recalls Karen-Jean Coxe of Ione, California. "I simply love it!"

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a bowl, combine the dates, water and oil; let stand for 10 minutes (do not drain). Add the brown sugar, egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into date mixture just until combined. Fold in walnuts.
Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 199 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Walnut Date Loaf

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