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Alice's Date Nut Bread - Recipe

This is an excellent holiday bread that is very moist and rich.
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Directions
  • Put dates, nuts, and shortening in a large bowl and add boiling water; add the cold water and stir.
  • Add the baking soda, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg; stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together and add to the mixture; stir well.
  • Pour batter into two greased loaf pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.
 
 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 2
Ingredients
-2 cups chopped dates
-1/3 cup shortening
-3/4 cup brown sugar
-1 egg
-1 cup chopped walnuts
-1 cup boiling water
-5 tablespoons cold water
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-2 cups flour
-1 teaspoon salt