Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)2 tablespoons brown sugar1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 teaspoons salt3-1/4 cups bread flour2-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast1/2 cup chopped dates1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add dates and walnuts.