Cheddar Date Nut Loaf
Ingredients
8 oz dates, finely chopped
2 tsp butter
3/4 cup water, boiling
1 3/4 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup sugar, granulated
1 each egg, lg, well beaten
4 oz cheddar md, shredded
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the dates and butter in a
small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5
minutes. 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. 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. Turn out onto a rack and cool before slicing. NOTE: The
flavor improves is the bread stands overnight before serving.
Servings: 4
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