Aunt rose’s famous date and nut bread recipe

Aunt Rose’s Famous Date and Nut Bread recipe

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Aunt Rose's famous date and nut bread recipe is a delightful treat that has been passed down through generations. This classic recipe combines the sweetness of dates with the crunchiness of nuts, resulting in a moist and flavorful bread. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this bread is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can recreate Aunt Rose's delicious creation in your own kitchen.

Keywords: date and nut bread, family recipe, classic, moist, flavorful.

Aunt rose's famous date and nut bread recipe details

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Ingredients:

1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup boiling water

1 Tablespoon shortening

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon cocoa

1-3/4 cup flour

1/2 chopped nuts

Instructions:

Dissolve the baking soda in boiling water and soak the raisins for half an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening with sugar. Add egg, vanilla, cocoa, and the raisin mixture. Blend in flour. Add the nuts. Place batter in a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.

Although raisins were usually substituted for dates, in our family it was always called date and nut bread. Cream cheese is delicious on this bread. At the Inn, we serve it made up into little sandwiches.