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Old-Fashioned, Ultra-Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

Two thick slices of moist date nut bread, studded with dates and walnuts, resting on a small white plate.
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Bake a classic, comforting date nut bread loaf that stays genuinely moist. This easy quick bread recipe uses simple ingredients for a reliable, flavorful result perfect for breakfast or snacking.

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 granulated 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a bowl and pour 1 cup of boiling water over them. Stir in the baking soda and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. The dates will soften.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the softened date mixture and the chopped walnuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  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 loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra moist loaf, serve slices warm with softened butter spread on top.
  • You can substitute pecans for walnuts if you prefer a different nut flavor.
  • This homemade date nut bread freezes well once completely cooled; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil.

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