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The Best Old-Fashioned Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

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Bake this classic, easy date nut bread for an irresistibly tender crumb. This old-fashioned quick bread recipe uses a simple soaking method to guarantee moisture, making it perfect for breakfast or holiday gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup packed pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a heatproof bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 15 minutes to soften the dates.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the chopped nuts and the entire date mixture (including the soaking liquid). The batter will be thin.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist date loaf, wrap the cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap and foil before storing. It tastes even better the next day.
  • Serve this comfort food bread warm with softened butter or cream cheese.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients.

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