Date And Walnut Loaf Recipe

Name: Date And Walnut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound pitted dates; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 1/2 cups boiling water; 1 1/2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons, flour; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, plus butter for greasing a pan; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 small eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped or broken walnuts, preferably black walnuts although English walnuts may be used, preferably toasted (see note)

Servings: persons

3/4 pound pitted dates
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons, flour
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, plus butter for greasing a pan
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 small eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped or broken walnuts, preferably black walnuts although English walnuts may be used, preferably toasted (see note)

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
If the dates are not already chopped, chop them coarsely.
3
There should be about two and one-half cups.
4
Put the dates in a mixing bowl.
5
Combine the baking soda and boiling water.
6
Blend.
7
Pour the hot mixture over the dates.
8
Sift together the flour and spices and set aside.
9
Put the two tablespoons of butter and the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and blend.
10
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
11
Start beating on low speed while alternately adding the flour mixture and dates with their liquid.
12
Add the walnuts and blend well.
13
Butter the inside of a standard size loaf pan measuring 9 by 5 by 2 3/4 inches.
14
Pour in the batter and place in the oven.
15
Bake about one hour and 10 minutes or until a straw or thin wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

1586

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound pitted dates, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 1/2 cups boiling water, 1 1/2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons, flour, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date And Walnut Loaf

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