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An old-fashioned date bread recipe that is made with butter, eggs, pecans, and chopped dates and baked in a loaf pan. Serve this quick bread for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert.

Bring back the memories of sitting at Grandma's house and enjoy a warm slice of this delicious quick bread. Let the wonderful aroma of fresh baked date nut bread fill your home.

This brunch recipe makes enough for 2 loaves of quick bread.

Make one for yourself and send one home with your guests. By making two loaves at once you can save time in the kitchen. These loaves also freeze well for up to 2 months. Try other quick bread recipes like this date bread.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 60 minutes

Ingredient List:

16 ounces dates, chopped
2 Cups boiling water
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Cups sugar
1 Tablespoon vanilla
2 large eggs
3 Cups flour
2 Tablespoons baking soda
1 Cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

Kitchen Equipment Needed

1 medium mixing bowl
1 large mixing bowl
2 (9" x 5" x 3") loaf pans

Instructions:

Step 1: Place chopped dates in a medium bowl and pour the 2 cups of boiling water over the dates. Let stand for 30 minutes to soften the dates.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 (9" x 5" x 3") loaf pans.

Step 3: In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

Step 4: Add the dates and water.

Step 5: Stir in the flour and mix just until incorporated.

Step 6: Stir in the chopped nuts.

Step 7: Divide batter in half and spread into loaf pans.

Step 8: Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serve date nut bread plain or with butter on top, just slightly warm for breakfast or brunch.

Makes 2 loaf pans of date bread.

Makes 8-12 servings.