Date Nut Bread

A cinnamon-spiced, moist and healthful loaf of yeast bread with dates and the crunchy goodness of nuts. A recipe for bread machines.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup wheat bran
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 large egg
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup slivered almonds or walnuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Place ingredients in bread pan in the order given by manufacturer of bread machine. Add the dates and nuts at beep.
2. Select sweet or basic setting; press start.

Makes 1 (1 1/2 pound) loaf.