A deliciously moist and flavorful bread made with dates and nuts. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
10 Servings
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 240 ml boiling water
- 60 g butter
- 240 g dates
- 1 egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 200 g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 g walnuts
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine chopped dates and baking soda. Pour boiling water over the dates and let it stand until cool.
Step 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat well.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 6
Add the flour mixture and the cooled date mixture alternately to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined.
Step 7
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Step 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 9
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 10
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.