Submitted by: Cindy P.

Date Bread Recipe: Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)

Method

Place dates and soda in a bowl and add boiling water. Set aside to cool. Using a bowl add flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl add egg and brown sugar, beating together. Add date mixture (including water), nuts vanilla and mix well. Stir in dry ingredients. Add melted butter. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Place in oven at 350 F for 50-55 minutes. Remove, let stand for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool on wire rack.