Autumn "Dates" Night Bread Recipe

Name: Autumn "Dates" Night Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates; 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for the pan); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the pan); 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons dark rum or brandy; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup milk; 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for the pan)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the pan)
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons dark rum or brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2
Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.
3
Add the dates and set aside until cool.
4
Drain.
5
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt onto a piece of parchment paper.
6
Set aside.
7
In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
8
Add the eggs and sour cream and beat to combine, scraping the bowl down.
9
Add the rum and vanilla and beat to combine.
10
Add the flour mixture on low speed until just combined.
11
Add the milk, increase the speed to medium, and beat until just smooth, about 15 seconds.
12
Add the drained dates and the nuts and stir just until distributed.
13
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
14
Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
15
Cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then unmold and cool completely before slicing.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates, 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for the pan), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Autumn "Dates" Night Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Autumn "Dates" Night Bread

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