Date Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 ounces pitted dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
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Pour the boiling water over the dates and allow to stand.
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Cream together the shortening and sugar.
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Add the egg and blend thoroughly.
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Add vanilla and the remaining ingredients, mix well.
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Add the dates and the water and mix again.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes.
