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A cozy, sweet Date Nut Bread loaded with chopped dates and nuts, perfect for breakfast or a snack, moist and tender with simple baking steps.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Put the chopped dates into a bowl and pour boiling water over them.
  2. Sprinkle in the baking soda and stir gently; set aside for 10 minutes to soften.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  5. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet ingredients and mix gently until no dry flour is visible; avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the softened date mixture and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into a lightly greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Soaking dates softens them to keep the bread moist and tender., Mix batter just until combined to avoid tough bread., Use any preferred nuts, chopped small., If bread browns too fast on top, cover loosely with foil for last 15 minutes of baking., Bread can be frozen up to 3 months wrapped tightly and thawed before serving., Batter can be baked as muffins at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes., Variations include swapping nuts, adding chocolate chips or dried cranberries, spices like cinnamon, using whole wheat flour, or adding shredded coconut.

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