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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.  ​

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​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.

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

 

 

   pieces.  I have used black walnuts and loved it!

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

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   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.

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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.

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

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  organic if possible.

 

 

Vanilla-Use a good vanilla for more flavor.

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Brown Bread with Nuts, Dates & Raisins

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Ingredients

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•  1 cup dates, chopped

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•  ½ cup raisins

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•  ¾ cup nuts, chopped (pecans or walnuts)

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•  3 Tbsp butter

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•  1½ tsp baking soda

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•  1 cup boiling water

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•  2 eggs, beaten

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•  1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

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•  1½ cups flour

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•  1 tsp good vanilla

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

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Instructions

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

 

 

     stir; set aside.

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

 

 

     mixture between the 2 cans.

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

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     minutes; then serve.  Keep leftovers in the refrigerator.

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