Date-Nut Loaf Bread #BreadWorld

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Servings: 4

Ingredients:

8 oz Dates; Finely Chopped
2 tbsp Butter
3/4 cup Water; Boiling
1 3/4 cup Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1/4 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 c Sugar; Granulated
1 Egg; Large, Well Beaten
4 oz Cheddar Md, Shredded
1 cup Walnuts; Chopped

Procedures:

1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

2) Place the dates and butter in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes.

3) Stir the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the date mixture, egg,
cheddar and nuts. Mix until just blended and spoon the mixture into a well
greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan.

4) Let stand for 20 minutes. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

5) Turn out onto a rack and cool before slicing.

NOTE: The flavor improves if the bread stands overnight before serving.