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Easy, Moist, Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread

Close-up of two moist slices of dark brown date nut bread studded with walnuts and raisins on a white plate.
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Bake a comforting, moist date nut bread loaf. This old-fashioned quick bread recipe is simple to make and perfect for breakfast, snacking, or holiday sharing.

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 granulated 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 heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 15 minutes to soften the dates.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the softened date mixture (including any remaining liquid) and the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist loaf, ensure you incorporate all the liquid from the date soaking step into the batter.
  • You can substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer.
  • This bread freezes well once completely cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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