Date Nut Bread

Date Nut Bread

1 1/2 C chopped dates
1 1/2 C hot water
2 T butter, softened
2 1/4 C all purpose flour
1 1/2 C sugar
3/4 C coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl combine the dates, water and butter, let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, walnuts baking soda and salt; add spices. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and date mixture just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pans. Bake for 45 - 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely, wrap in foil and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Can be frozen.

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