This is memorable Date and Nut Bread recipe from my wife's grandmother with a very interesting preparation using empty tin cans for the baking forms.

Recipe Instructions:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped dates (8 oz.)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 cups plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 heaping tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Approx. 5 empty tin cans (12oz. - you can use empty soup, fruit, etc. cans)

Preparation:

  • Boil 2 cups of water
  • Add baking soda to water
  • Add dates and nuts to the boiling water
  • Set aside to cool
  • Sift flour and salt
  • Cream eggs, butter and sugar
  • Add vanilla
  • Add dry ingredients, alternating with date & nut mixture and creamed mixture
  • Grease and flour tin cans and fill half way
  • Bake at 340 degrees for 45 minutes
  • Cool

Serving:

  • Remove from cans once completely cooled and cut into round slices.
  • Top with cream cheese or butter and serve.