Canned Orange Date Nut Bread

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   In a small bowl mix together the dates, pecans, and orange zest; then toss with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat.

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   In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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   In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter until light and fluffy.

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   Add the sugar and continue to mix; then add the egg and mix until incorporated.

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   Working in 3 batches, alternately add the flour mixture and orange juice, mixing well after each

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   addition.

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   Stir in the flour-coated nut mixture.

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   Spoon the batter into the cans, filling them 3/4 full.

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    Transfer the cans to a sheet pan and bake until puffed, golden brown, and firm, about 50 minutes.

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    Let the bread cool in the cans for 5 minutes before unmolding, or let them cool completely in the cans and wrap as a gift.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.