How to Make Date Nut Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying bread recipe that's perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack, then you're in for a treat. Date Nut Bread is a timeless classic that never goes out of style. This sweet and nutty bread is packed with wholesome ingredients and has a moist, tender crumb that will keep you coming back for more.

This beloved recipe is perfect for those who love a hearty, nourishing loaf that's free from any artificial ingredients or preservatives. The combin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 ¼ cups boiling water
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Combine baking soda with the boiling water. Soak the dates in the water and baking soda solution for 30 minutes.
  • Cream sugar and butter together. Add eggs, vanilla, dates and soaking liquid, nuts, flour, and salt.
  • Divide batter equally between two 9x5-inch (or three 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch) greased loaf pans. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) (or until loaf tests done). Can be frozen when cool.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 114mg