Bullocks Department Store Date Nut Bread
Created by dienia b on January 3, 2024
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 55m
- Recipe #42065
Ingredients
- 2 cups dates, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup coffee, hot
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brandy, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Step 2: Lightly grease an 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pan.
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Step 3: Place the dates, butter, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour the hot coffee into the bowl, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes.
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Step 4: Add the egg, vanilla, brandy, baking powder, and flour, beating gently until smooth. Stir in the walnuts.
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Step 5: Pour the batter into the pan, gently tapping the pan on the counter to settle the batter.
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Step 6: Bake the bread for 45 to 55 minutes, tenting the loaf gently with foil after 30 minutes, to prevent over-browning.
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Step 7: Remove the bread from the oven.
How to Make
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Step 8: Insert a cake tester or toothpick into the center, should come out clean, and an instant-read thermometer should read about 200°F.
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Step 9: After 10 minutes, gently turn the bread out of the pan onto a rack to cool.
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Step 10: Cool completely before slicing.
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Step 11: Wrap airtight, and store at room temperature for several days
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Step 12: Freeze for longer storage.