Prep Time:
15 MinCook Time:
45 MinReady In:
1 Hr
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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chopped dates1 1/2 cups hot water2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt2 eggs, beaten1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
1.In a bowl, combine the dates, water and butter; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, walnuts, baking soda and salt. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and date mixture just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns to quickly. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.