Canned Orange Date Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Canned Orange Date Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces pitted dates, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 orange, zested; 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups cake flour (not self-rising); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup orange juice; Equipment: 3 empty (14-ounce) cans (like leftover bean cans), open on one end, and greased and floured

Servings: persons

8 ounces pitted dates, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons plus 2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup orange juice
Equipment: 3 empty (14-ounce) cans (like leftover bean cans), open on one end, and greased and floured

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a small bowl mix together the dates, pecans, and orange zest; then toss with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat.
3
In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
5
Add the sugar and continue to mix; then add the egg and mix until incorporated.
6
Working in 3 batches, alternately add the flour mixture and orange juice, mixing well after each
7
addition.
8
Stir in the flour-coated nut mixture.
9
Spoon the batter into the cans, filling them 3/4 full.
10
Transfer the cans to a sheet pan and bake until puffed, golden brown, and firm, about 50 minutes.
11
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.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces pitted dates, cut into small pieces, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1 orange, zested, 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), and more.

Yes, Canned Orange Date Nut 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.

Canned Orange Date Nut Bread

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