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.

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