Date Nut Bread
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Bread A classic handwritten recipe for moist and flavorful date nut bread. Perfect for afternoon tea or breakfast slices.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | Cooling time for dates | 2 loaves |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Loaf pans
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | Dates | Chopped |
| 1 1/2 cups | Boiling Water | For soaking |
| 1 1/2 cups | Sugar | None |
| 2 tbsp | Shortening | None |
| 1 | Egg | None |
| 2 3/4 cups | Flour | None |
| Pinch | Salt | None |
| 1 tsp | Cream of Tartar | None |
| 1 tsp | Baking Soda | None |
| 1 cup | Nuts | Chopped |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Soak
- Combine 1 1/2 cups chopped dates and 1 1/2 cups boiling water, let stand till cool.
Step 2: Mixing and Baking
- Mix in 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 tbsp shortening, and 1 egg.
- Stir in 2 3/4 cups flour, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp cream of tartar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 cup chopped nuts, and 1 tsp vanilla.
- Mix well, makes 2 loaves. Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
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