Mo-Mix Date Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups MIX
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 3 tablespoons MIX (for the dates)
• 3/4 cup chopped nuts

Steps

1. Add the sugar to the MIX.
2. Beat the eggs slightly and combine with the water and vanilla.
3. Toss the 3 tablespoons of MIX with the dates.
4. Blend the dry ingredients thoroughly with the liquid, then add the dates and nuts.
5. Pour into two greased No. 2 cans, each about half full.
6. Bake at 350° for about 50 minutes.

Notes

Makes two dozen slices.

Printed clipping pasted on Rosie Lee’s index card labeled “Mo-Mix – Breads” in blue marker. MIX is the homemade master baking mix (“Mo-Mix”) these clippings are written for; the master mix recipe itself isn’t on Rosie Lee’s cards.

Photo: stock photo found online.

Rosie Lee’s original recipe card

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