Moist Date Nut Bread

This moist date nut bread is similar to a figgy pudding, but it's made with dates, has no spices, and is less sweet overall.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 279 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 2.5 cups chopped dates

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine dates and butter. Pour boiling water over top and let stand until cool.

Step 3

Stir cooled date mixture to break up any clumps. Add brown sugar and egg; mix until well blended.

Step 4

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into date mixture until just blended. Stir in walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.