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Walnut-Date Quick Bread

By: Yvonne Covey

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

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr

Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings

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 mixing 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 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.