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Walnut Date Bread

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A sweet, nutty and subtly cinnamon-y, tender walnut date bread. I wrap one and freeze it for impromptu coffee dates or impromptu hunger pangs. This recipe yields 2 small loaves or about 12 slices.
Course Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, dates, dessert, gifts, holiday baking, holiday recipes, holidays, loaf, nuts, recipe, snack bread, walnuts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 191
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 boiling water
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease two small loaf pans or use paper cardboard stand-alone liners.
  • Add chopped dates to a medium bowl along with baking soda and cover with boiling water. Let sit off to the side.
  • In a large bowl combine the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Add in the flour, salt, cinnamon, walnuts and dates including any remaining water in the bowl.
  • Mix on low until combined. Divide among pans and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg