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Easy Moist Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread

Two thick slices of moist date nut bread, rich brown in color and packed with dark raisins and nuts, resting on a white plate.
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Bake a comforting, moist date nut bread using this easy, old-fashioned quick bread recipe. It delivers classic, rich flavor perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup packed pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir the date mixture (including the liquid) and the chopped walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Serve this homemade date nut bread warm with butter spread on top for the best comfort food experience.
  • For a variation, substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier quick bread idea.
  • If you prefer a sweeter loaf, you can add a simple sugar glaze on top after the bread has cooled.

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