Title: Cheddar Date Nut Loaf
Categories: Bread Cheese Fruit
Yield: 4 Servings
| 8 | oz | Dates; finely chopped |
| 3/4 | c | Water; boiling |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1/2 | c | Sugar; granulated |
| 4 | oz | Cheddar md, shredded |
| 2 | ts | Butter |
| 1 3/4 | c | Unbleached flour; sifted |
| 1 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1 | | Egg; lg, well beaten |
| 1 | c | Walnuts; chopped |
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the dates and butter in a small
bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir
the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the date mixture, egg,
cheddar and nuts. Mix until just blended and spoon the mixture into a well
greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes. Bake for 50 to 60
minutes in the preheated oven or until a wooden pick inserted in the center
of the loaf comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack and cool before slicing.
NOTE: The flavor improves is the bread stands overnight before serving.