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Gramma Claus's Date Nut Bread Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 package dates
4 tsp baking soda
butter- size of small egg
2 C boiling water
2 C sugar
2 eggs well beaten
1 tsp salt
2 1/1 C flour
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 lb walnuts chopped and dredged in flour
Directions:
Directions:
325º oven
50-55 minutes

cut dates in small pieces and put in bowl with baking soda and butter. Pour 2 cups boiling water and stir.
add 2 C sugar, 2 well beaten eggs, 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp vanilla
add flour and walnuts
bake in 2 well buttered bread pans
pat water on the top before baking and it will leave the top glossy and soft
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 loaves
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
slice and serve with cream cheese

Gramma Claus always served her date nut bread sandwiches on Christmas night.

a holiday favorite!

 

 

 

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