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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Many years ago when I was sick, a dear friend stopped with a pot of soup and this beautiful bread. Every cook should have a copy of this traditional quick bread recipe in his or her files. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups chopped dates |
1-1/2 cups hot water |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
2 eggs, lightly beaten |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the dates, water and butter; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla and date mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
2. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
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