Classic Date Nut Bread

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 sticks of butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Grease a loaf pan with butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and sugar. Pour in melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in dates and walnuts.
3. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes.