Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 5 ounces dried cranberries (about 1 cup)
  • 5 ounces dates, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (or nut of your choice)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla

Instruction

  • 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!