In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make her tasty and filling Date Nut Bread. This bread can be used for breakfast or for an afternoon snack with tea. It is very easy to make, and it tastes wonderful! Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 cup walnuts (You may substitute another kind of nut.) 1 ½ cups self-rising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sprinkle 1 cup dates with 1 teaspoon baking soda, and pour 1 cup boiling water over all. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 egg, and add 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon softened butter. Mix well. Gradually stir in 1 cup walnuts, 1 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and date mixture. Stir, just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour mixture into a greased and floured, waxed-paper-lined loaf pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the deepest part comes out clean. (I always bake any loaf like this in the center of the oven with a large sheet of aluminum foil on the rack above, so that the top will not over-brown. The aluminum foil may be removed near the end of baking.) Remove loaf from the oven, and let cool in the loaf pan for a few minutes. Remove from the loaf pan, and peel off the waxed paper. Place on a nice serving plate, and slice into equally-sized slices, and serve while warm with fresh butter. This is a simple bread, with a touch of elegance! You will love it …
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:17 pm
@Heathmah I think I will try it with whipped cream cheesee–that sounds wonderful! Thanks for the nice comment and tip!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:40 pm
@Patsymd Cream cheese and apricot preserves on date nut bread sounds wonderful! Thanks for the great idea, Patsy!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
@dontwastethemoment Thanks!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
@ilikethewok Thanks! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:54 pm
@feliciajuly Thanks for your lovely comment and the great feedback on the “egg McMuffin!” I hope you enjoyed the date nut bread!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:52 pm
@nettybell47 Thanks for the great feedback on the deep-fried macaroni! I hope you enjoyed the date nut bread!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:43 pm
@WECantThink Thanks!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:46 pm
@richardpeej Hi Richard! Thanks for the nice comment! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:58 pm
@kcthecook1 Thanks, Karen!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:16 pm
@karlalana Thanks for answering–I appreciate it!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 11:10 pm
@Supremeshorty91 A date is a sweet, edible, oblong or oval fruit of the date palm, containing a narrow, hard seed. It is normally sold seeded and either whole or chopped.
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
@tuffydoodle Thanks!
–Betty
April 2nd, 2010 at 11:24 pm
@JariGUl I really need to do a video like that. Regarding the plain flour, you can convert it into self-rising by adding 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder to 1 cup all-purpose flour. I hope this helps!
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:14 am
@smartcheetah1 Thanks!
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:29 am
@lmdelsanto1 Thanks for your sweet comment! I hope you and your sister enjoy the date nut bread! Have a lovely day!
(Hugs from Kentucky)
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 am
@nanniereese I hope you had an opportunity to try the date bread! We really enjoyed it! Thanks for your nice comment!
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 am
@OneHappyBird123 That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 1:08 am
@BballNintendo Thanks!
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 1:16 am
@GVB1939 You are welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
–Betty
April 3rd, 2010 at 1:56 am
Hi Betty
Interesting Video Thanks for Posting It. Thank you Friend :o)
April 3rd, 2010 at 2:43 am
Wow! Looks scrumptious!
April 3rd, 2010 at 3:05 am
a fruit that grows on certain palm trees called “date palms”. they are delicious!
April 3rd, 2010 at 3:37 am
Betty, I use “Baker’s Joy” to prepare my baking pans. It’s a mixture of oil and flour in a spray can.
April 3rd, 2010 at 3:41 am
I have never made Date Nut Bread and will give this a try. I love to make quick breads and I will add this to my collection. Another great video!
April 3rd, 2010 at 3:55 am
I will certainly make this because my sister loves Date nut Bread..again, love your recipes and videos, Betty, hugs from Rhode Island