Brown Bread with Nuts, Dates and Raisins

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Not to be compared with Boston Brown Bread, this recipe is so much simpler. It's a perfect bread to have with a cup of coffee in the morning. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry.

About the Ingredients:

Dates-I buy the dates that are already chopped to make it easier. If you have

whole seedless dates, chop them in a ½-inch or smaller pieces.

Raisins-I prefer the darker ones for this recipe but use what you have.

Nuts-Whether you use pecans or walnuts, the need to be chopped into ½-inch

pieces. I have used black walnuts and loved it!

Butter-Must be real butter; margarine or shortening won't work. It adds richness,

flavor, and structure to support the fruit and nuts.

Baking soda

Water-Must be boiling so it softens and hydrates the fruits. It also adds additional

moisture to the bread.

Eggs-Large or extra large. They act as a binder and bring moisture to this recipe.

Brown sugar-Must be soft; I prefer the dark brown because it has more flavor.

Flour-I use einkorn for the health benefits but use your favorite all-purpose flour,

organic if possible.

Vanilla-Use a good vanilla for more flavor.

Brown Bread with Nuts, Dates & Raisins

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates, chopped

• ½ cup raisins

• ¾ cup nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts)

• 3 Tbsp butter

• 1½ tsp baking soda

• 1 cup boiling water

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

• 1½ cups flour

• 1 tsp good vanilla

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2 (#2) cans, (2½ cups or 20 0z each)

Instructions

1. In medium bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; pour in the boiling water;

stir; set aside.

2. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into the date/nut mixture; divide

mixture between the 2 cans.

3. Bake 50 minutes or until top is nice and brown. Cool about 30

minutes; then serve. Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.

Tips

• Let the date/nut mixture cool for a few minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.

• I like to line the cans with greased parchment paper for easy removal.

• It will also make one 9x5-inch loaf.