This quick bread is a deliciously simple way to showcase the naturally sweet flavor of our Sun-Dried Medjool Dates. Mixed with our Walnut Nuggets this bread is great breakfast or snack with coffee.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 75 min

Ingredients
Makes 1 loaf
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1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
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1 Cup Hot Water
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1 Cup Sun-Dried Medjool Dates, pitted and chopped small
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1 Egg, lightly beaten
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2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
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3/4 Cup White Sugar
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1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes
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2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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1/2 Cup Walnut Nuggets, toasted and chopped
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour interior of 9-inch by 5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
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Combine hot water and baking soda in small bowl, and stir to dissolve. Add dates, and let sit 5 minutes to soften. Add egg, and stir.
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Whisk together flour, sugar and salt in separate, medium-sized mixing bowl. Add date mixture, olive oil and walnuts, and stir just until no dry flour remains.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour, until bread is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.