INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup shortening
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 cup chopped dates
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside 1 cup for topping. To the remaining crumb mixture, add eggs, buttermilk, baking powder and baking soda; beat until smooth. Fold in dates and walnuts.
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Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
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