Dark Date Nut Bread
Contributed byMarie Chapman
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dates (chopped)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup flour (and 2 Tbsps.)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Yield: 1 Loaf
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
Pour boiling water over raisins, dates, butter and soda. Let stand. Mix dry ingredients together. Add fruit mixture, egg, vanilla and nuts; stir well. Bake at 350° in a small loaf pan, checking with a toothpick after 1/2 hour.
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