Dates and Walnuts in a Loaf

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, & grease an 8 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In large bowl, whisk together flour & baking powder.

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   Add butter & mix with fingers or cut with pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Add sugar, dates & nuts & stir to mix.

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   In a small bowl, combine baking soda & warm milk, mixing well.

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   Make well in middle of flour mixture & add milk mixture & beaten egg, stirring until mixture is smooth & fairly moist ~ If necessary, add a little more milk.

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   Spoon mixture into prepared loaf pan, smoothing top down with back of spoon.

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   Bake about 1 hour or until loaf has risen & is golden brown on top.

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   Check with toothpick in the center to make sure loaf is done.

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    Cool pan on wire rack 10 minutes, then remove loaf from pan & let cool completely on wire rack before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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