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Thick slices of old-fashioned date nut bread showing chopped walnuts and dates throughout the brown crumb.

Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread with Walnuts

Amber Bondar
Old-fashioned date nut bread with a close, springy crumb, gentle sweetness, and pieces of chopped dates and walnuts throughout. The soaked dates provide moisture without added butter or oil, making a sturdy, easy-to-slice quick bread that's lovely for breakfast or with tea, coffee, or hot cocoa.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cup
  • Teaspoon
  • Loaf Pan
  • Electric hand mixer or whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Date Mixture

  • 1 Cup Pitted Dates Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • ¾ Cup Boiling Water

Quick Date & Nut Bread Batter

  • 1 Large Egg
  • ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • ¾ Cup Walnut Pieces Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped dates and baking soda in a heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over them and leave the mixture to stand until completely cooled. Do not drain the liquid.
    1 Cup Pitted Dates, 1 Tsp Baking Soda, ¾ Cup Boiling Water
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Thoroughly grease a loaf pan, including the corners.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the egg until light and fluffy.
    1 Large Egg
  • Gradually add the brown sugar, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
    ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
  • Mix in the salt and vanilla extract.
    1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pour the cooled date mixture, including all the soaking liquid, into the egg mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Add the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Mix just until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing.
    1½ Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • Add the chopped walnut pieces and gently fold them through the batter.
    ¾ Cup Walnut Pieces
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325°F. Check the centre with a toothpick or cake tester. It should not have wet batter clinging to it.
  • Allow the loaf to cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 487mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg
Keyword date and walnut bread, date and walnut loaf, date nut bread, date quick bread, homemade date bread, old fashioned date nut bread
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