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Classic, Extra Moist Date Nut Bread with Walnuts (Perfect for Gifting)

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This recipe delivers an irresistibly moist and flavorful date loaf, packed with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts. It is a simple quick bread, perfect for breakfast, a tea time snack, or as a homemade food gift.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup pitted, chopped dates
  • 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, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture stand for 15 minutes to soften the dates.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is 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 just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
  8. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra chopped walnuts over the top, if desired.
  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. Slice and serve this moist quick bread warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, steep the dates in hot black tea instead of boiling water.
  • To make this a great homemade food gift, wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. It keeps well at room temperature for several days.
  • If you prefer a different nut, pecans work well as a substitute for walnuts in this classic breakfast bread.

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