
Date Nut Bread
A classic baked date and walnut bread, slow-baked at a low temperature for a moist, dense loaf.
breadbakingdessertvegetariandairy-free
The Original
Processed by Claude
Ingredients
- ●1 lb (455g) walnuts
- ●1 lb (455g) pitted dates
- ●3½ cups (840ml) boiled water
- ●¾ tsp (4ml) salt
- ●3 tsp (15ml) bicarbonate of soda
- ●6 cups (1440ml) flour (approx)
- ●4 eggs
- ●2½ cups (600ml) sugar
Instructions
- 1
Pour boiled water over walnuts, dates, bicarbonate of soda and salt.
- 2
Mix eggs and sugar together. Gradually add flour.
- 3
Gradually add the water, date and nut mixture.
- 4
Bake in a greased pan at 275°F (135°C) or 300°F (150°C) for 1 to 1½ hours.