Date Loaf(Excellent At Christmas - Makes Great Gifts)

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   Coat dates with small amount flour; add nuts.

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   Mix well.

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   Set aside.

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   In large mixing bowl, cream egg yolks with sugar.

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   In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into sugar and egg mixture in large bowl and mix well.

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   Use electric mixer.

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   Add vanilla.

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   Batter should be fluffy.

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   Sift flour, salt and baking powder together in appropriate size bowl, then add flour mixture into egg and sugar mixture, mixing well by folding in a little at a time, making sure flour is well absorbed.

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    Use beater after folding in, if needed.

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    Next, add nuts and date mixture into batter, adding a little at a time until mixture is well blended. Pour into well-greased, floured baking pan large enough so that batter is 1/2-inch thick in bottom.

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    Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Cut in squares.

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    May coat with confectioners sugar, if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.