This makes one large loaf or 4 small loaves. Gr8 for gifts!And no mixer required!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: Bread, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cranberry Date Nut Bread, Nut Bread
Servings: 12slices
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Anna
Ingredients
5ouncesdried cranberries, about 1 cup
5ouncesdates, seeded and chopped, about 1 cup
1 ½cupsboiling water
2 ¼cupsflour
1cupsugar
2teaspoonsbaking soda
½teaspoonsalt
1cupchopped walnuts, or nut of your choice
1egg
1Tablespoonolive oil or vegetable oil
1Tablespoonvanilla
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Instructions
Put the cranberries and dates in a medium bowl and pour the boiling water over all. Let sit for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Grease and flour one 9"x5"x3" loaf pan or 4 small loaf pans (5½"x3"x2").
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, soda, and salt.
Add the nuts to the flour mixture and toss to coat.
Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl and then whisk in the oil and vanilla.
Use a rubber spatula to stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture.
Then pour the water with the cranberries and dates into the flour mixture and stir until well combined.
Pour into the prepared loaf pan or divide evenly between 4 small loaf pans.
Bake one large loaf for 45 to 60 minutes. The small loaf pans will take from 25 to 35 minutes.Bread is done when a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from oven and cool on rack for 8 minutes. Then remove from pans.
And enjoy!
Notes
Gr8 Tips:Make this early in the day, let cool and cover. When ready to eat, slice and reheat in a toaster oven or microwave, or just serve at room temp.Served warm you will taste the warm, sugary fruit, served at room temperature, the nut flavor comes through a little stronger.This nutritional information is only an estimate. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site.