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The Ultimate Moist Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread

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This recipe delivers an incredibly moist date nut bread with a tender crumb and rich, classic flavor. It is a simple quick bread, perfect for breakfast or gifting.

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 or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 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 the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the date mixture (including the liquid) to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  8. Fold in the chopped nuts.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  10. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist date loaf, do not skip the step of soaking the dates in boiling water with baking soda; this hydrates the fruit and helps create a tender crumb.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap the cooled loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing for up to three months.
  • Serve thick slices warm with cream cheese or salted butter for a cozy afternoon snack bread.

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