Date Nut Bread

Name: Date Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 c. sweet sherry or water; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. pitted dates, diced; 1/4 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 1/3 c. flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

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Date Nut Bread – a delicious recipe with sweet sherry, baking soda, dates, shortening, sugar, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

3/4 c. sweet sherry or water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. pitted dates, diced
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 1/3 c. flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

1
Heat sherry or water to just below boiling.
2
Sprinkle soda over dates in a bowl.
3
Pour hot sherry or water over dates and cool.
4
Cream together shortening and sugar.
5
Add cooled date mixture, beaten eggs and vanilla.
6
Mix mixture, stirring until blended.
7
Stir in nuts.
8
Pour into 2 greased loaf pans (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches).
9
Bake in moderate oven (350u00b0) for 50 to 60 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. sweet sherry or water, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 c. pitted dates, diced, 1/4 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Date Nut 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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