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Ingredients
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1 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
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2 ¼ cups boiling water
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3 teaspoons baking soda
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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2 cups white sugar
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3 tablespoons margarine
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2 eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
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Combine baking soda with the boiling water. Soak the dates in the water and baking soda solution for 30 minutes.
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Cream sugar and butter together. Add eggs, vanilla, dates and soaking liquid, nuts, flour, and salt.
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Divide batter equally between two 9x5-inch (or three 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch) greased loaf pans. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) (or until loaf tests done). Can be frozen when cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
226 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
42g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 226 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
Sodium 276mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 23g | |
Protein 4g | 8% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 15mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 114mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.