Walnut-Date Quick Bread

Name: Walnut-Date Quick Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
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

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

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 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.