Date Nut Bread Recipe

Date Nut Bread

2 C Dates - chopped
4 Tbsp Butter - softened
3/4 C Brown Sugar
1 C Hot Coffee
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla
1 Tbsp Vodka
1 3/4 C Flour
1 C Walnuts - chopped

In a medium sized bowl add chopped dates, salt, baking soda, brown sugar & butter. Pour in hot coffee and stir. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Beat egg in a large bowl. Add vanilla, vodka & baking powder. Mix well. Gradually add in flour, mix until smooth. Stir in walnuts.

Lightly grease a 8 x 4" loaf pan. Pour in batter spreading evenly. Tap a few times to get the air bubbles out.

Bake @ 350 for 45 - 50 minutes. After 30 minutes tent with foil so the bread doesn't brown too fast. Return to oven and bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.