Date Nut Bread – this old fashioned favourite is just like your grandmother would make. It’s easy, tender, moist and delicious, and even better the next day.
Ingredients
1 cup strong tea or brewed coffee. Orange Pekoe, green tea, or Earl Grey will all work well. (Use whichever you like)
2 cups chopped dates
1/3 cup melted butter
pinch salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 beaten eggs
1 cup toasted pecans ( I toast mine on a cookie sheet in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 5-7 minutes, tossing at least once during that time.), or walnuts if you prefer
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