Pat Nixon's Dat-Nut Bread

"I found this recipe in our local newspaper and thought I'd share it with everyone, It comes from a recipe that ran in 1961. Enjoy!!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
2 loaves
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cut dates into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add baking soda to boiling water and pour over dates in bowl. Set aside and let mixture stand.
  • With a mixer, cream butter and sugar together. Add the egg. Strain water from the date mixture into the creamed sugar and egg mixture.
  • Add flour and beat well. Add nuts, dates and vanilla. Pour the mixture into two greased loaf pans.
  • Bake for one hour in a 350F oven.

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