Chocolate Date Nut Bread Recipe

Chocolate Date Nut Bread is an exquisite bread that is perfect for your parties. Trust me this yummy Chocolate Date Nut Bread is a wonderful treat especially if you are looking for something new and different.
Date And Nut Bread
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Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Boiling water3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pitted dates1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 1 6-ounce package semisweet-chocolate pieces
 Butter/Margarine4 Tablespoon
 Egg1
 Milk3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 All purpose flour2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 1 4-ounce can walnuts coarsely chopp»ed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9" by 5" loaf pan. In small bowl, pour boiling water over dates; set aside. In heavy 1-quart saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate with butter or margarine. In small bowl, beat egg with milk and vanilla just until mixed.
2. In large bowl, mix flour and remaining ingredients; add dates and liquid, chocolate and milk mixtures; mix just until blended. Spoon batter evenly into loaf pan.
3. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool bread in pan on wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan and finish cooling on wire rack.
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