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This bread is easy to make. Because the dates soak overnight, the bread should be started the day before serving. I also like the fact that the recipe makes two substantial loaves - one to keep and one to give to a friend. CL Reader Ingredients:
2 cups chopped pitted dates |
2 cups boiling water |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
cooking spray |
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; cover date mixture, and let stand 24 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 325°.
3. Coat 2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray, and dust each pan with 2 teaspoons flour. Add the sugar, butter, vanilla, and egg to date mixture. Lightly spoon 2 1/4 cups flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Add flour and salt to date mixture, stirring just until blended. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans.
4. Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool the loaves 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack. Remove loaves from pans, and cool completely on wire rack.
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