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Moist Date Nut Bread
Prep
15 mins
Cook
50 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Hard
This is my go to recipe when I want something warm and satisfying that doesn't require fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen. Moist date nut bread comes together in just over an hour from start to finish, and the dates provide natural sweetness plus plenty of fiber to keep you satisfied. The beauty of this bread is its simplicity: you likely have most of these pantry staples on hand already, so it's budget friendly and perfect for those days when you want homemade goodness without the fuss. The result is a tender, flavorful loaf that stays moist for days.
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Ingredients
- 22 ½ cups chopped dates
- ¼ cup butter¼ cup butter
- 11 cup boiling water
- ½ cup packed brown sugar½ cup packed brown sugar
- 11 large egg
- 11 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 11 teaspoon baking soda
- 11 teaspoon baking powder
- 11 teaspoon salt
- 11 cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine dates and butter. Pour boiling water over top and let stand until cool.
- 3
Stir cooled date mixture to break up any clumps. Add brown sugar and egg; mix until well blended.
- 4
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into date mixture until just blended. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
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