date and nut bread

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Recipe by
Nikki Olschwanger
Dallas, TX

One of my dearest friends always makes this at Christmas to give as gifts for her neighbors and friends. Everyone looks forward to this.

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yield serving(s)

Ingredients For date and nut bread

  • 1 1/2 lbs. dates
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • dash salt
  • 1 1/2 chopped nuts
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 cups flour

How To Make date and nut bread

  • 1
    Cut up dates in a bowl, cover with 1 1/2 cups hot water (from the tap) and baking soda. Set aside.
  • 2
    In another bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Add salt, nuts and vanilla and mix well. Add dates and liquid. Then add flour and mix well.
  • 3
    Bake in greased and floured loaf pans in 350 degree oven. Bake for 40 to 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • 4
    Cool 20 to 25 minutes. Freezes well.

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