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Easy, Moist, Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread

A whole loaf of moist date nut bread, showing a rich brown crust and visible chopped dates and nuts inside.
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Bake a comforting, moist date nut bread loaf. This easy quick bread recipe delivers classic, old-fashioned flavor perfect for breakfast, snacking, or holiday gifting.

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, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Place the chopped dates in a small bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates and stir in the baking soda. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the dates.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir the softened date mixture (including the liquid) and the chopped walnuts into the batter until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle a few extra walnuts over the top, if desired.
  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. Slice and serve warm with butter for the best flavor.

Notes

  • To guarantee a moist date nut bread, do not skip soaking the dates in hot water with baking soda; this hydrates them and helps create a tender crumb.
  • For a richer flavor, use Medjool dates if available.
  • This classic quick bread freezes well once cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.

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