Cheddar date nut loaf
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | ounces | Dates; Finely Chopped |
| ¾ | cup | Water; Boiling |
| 1¾ | cup | Unbleached Flour; Sifted |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking Soda |
| ½ | cup | Sugar; Granulated |
| 1 | each | Egg; Lg, Well Beaten |
| 4 | ounces | Cheddar Md, Shredded |
| 1 | cup | Walnuts; Chopped |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter |
Directions
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.