Date And Walnut Bread Recipe

Name: Date And Walnut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: A1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1 A1/2 cups boiling water; 1 A1/2 cups coarsely chopped dates; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 A1/2 teaspoons vanilla extra; 2 cups sugar; 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; A1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chopped walnuts (Omit for a nut-free recipe)

Servings: persons

1
Combine the vegetable shortening, water, and dates in a large bowl. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Generously grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
3
Add the eggs, vanilla, and sugar to the date mixture. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, mixing just enough to moisten.
4
Spoon the mixture into the pans. Let it settle for about 10 minutes before baking. Bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from the pans and finish cooling.
5
Note: These loaves are much better served 24 hours later. so after they have cooled, Brother Melias suggests that you wrap them in aluminum foil and put them in the refrigerator. If you wrap them in both foil and plastic wrap, they can easily keep in the refrigerator for a good week.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: A1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1 A1/2 cups boiling water, 1 A1/2 cups coarsely chopped dates, 4 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Date And Walnut Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Date And Walnut Bread

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Variations & substitutions

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