Honey Date Nut Bread

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Yield: 3 loaves.

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup pitted, chopped dates
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pecans

Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in large mixing bowl. Set aside. Beat buttermilk, honey, vegetable oil and egg until well-blended. Stir into dry ingredients. Fold in dates and nuts. Pour into greased 16-oz. round tins (empty cans may be used). Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Makes 3 round loaves.