Make a loaf of Date Nut Bread (using pecans or walnuts) to enjoy for breakfast or a snack! It's easy to make, and tastes delicious!
- 1 cup chopped dried dates
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup butter (softened) = ½ stick
- ½ cup chopped pecans *or walnuts
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease or spray bottom and sides of a 8½" x 4½" loaf pan.
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Place dates and sugar in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over them; stir until sugar has dissolved. Let mixture sit until it has cooled (6-7 minutes). Don't skip this step, because the boiling water softens/reconstitutes the dried dates.
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Add all remaining ingredients into the bowl. Stir well until fully combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared loaf pan.
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Bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes (check it at 45 minutes). Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick deep into the top of the loaf. If the toothpick comes out free of batter, it's done. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before removing bread from pan. NOTE: If making small mini loaves , they should be done around the 35-40 minute mark.
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After 10 minutes, run a butter knife around the edges of the loaf, and then invert pan upside down to release the bread. Cool bread on a wire rack before slicing and serving.