Mrs. Sharman'S Date-Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Mrs. Sharman'S Date-Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. boiling water; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, cut up; 1 1/3 c. brown sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 eggs; 2 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 c. chopped pecans; rum or bourbon

Servings: persons

1 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, cut up
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped pecans
rum or bourbon

1
Combine water, baking soda and dates in a small bowl and let stand until cool.
2
Mix sugar, salt and butter until light.
3
Beat in eggs.
4
Add date mixture.
5
Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to the batter.
6
Fold in nuts.
7
Pour batter into a loaf pan that has been well buttered.
8
Let stand 20 minutes before baking.
9
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
10
Bake 1 1/4 hours.
11
Loosen loaf from the pan and invert on a cooling rack.
12
Pour 2 ounces or more rum or bourbon evenly over the bread before wrapping in plastic wrap for storage.
13
Makes one loaf.

1601

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. boiling water, 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates, cut up, 1 1/3 c. brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Mrs. Sharman'S 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.

Mrs. Sharman'S Date-Nut Bread

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