This delicious Date Nut Bread from the Pioneer Woman is made with pitted chopped dates, coarsely chopped walnuts, baking soda, salt, and vegetable shortening, and takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to prepare and bake, and serves as one loaf. Serve your Date Nut Bread with cream cheese, butter, Pear Preserves, or even a dollop of honey.