Date and walnut loaf is a

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bread eaten in

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, made using dates and

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s. It is often made with

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to give it a dark brown colour. Traditionally from

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, date and walnut loaf is still enjoyed in many tea rooms around the country. It is also enjoyed in cafes, bakeries and tea rooms in Australia, New Zealand and across the

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. Date bread was first recorded as a recipe in 1939, and now today is used to make holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving a little more festive.

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