Date-nut bread

Date-nut bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• chopped nuts - 3/4 c
• flour
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• boiling water - 1 c
• egg - 1 item
• soft butter - 2 Tbsp
• raisins - 3/4 c
• pitted dates, cut up - 1 c

How to make date-nut bread:

Pour soda and boiling water over dates and raisins. Set aside. Cream the butter and sugar. Add vanilla, then egg. Beat well. Add flour and mix. Pour in fruit mixture (including water) and nuts. Mix. Bake in a buttered 9 x 5-inch loaf pan at 350° for 45 to 55 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Quick breads, Tropical fruits.