Coffee Can Date-Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Coffee Can Date-Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup sugar; 2 cups boiling water; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Butter and flour coffee cans.
2
Mix the dates, boiling water, and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside to cool slightly.
3
Mix together the sugar and eggs in a large bowl, then add the butter and vanilla and beat well. Sift the flour and salt together and add to the mixture, stirring just to combine. Gently mix in the dates and nuts, with their liquid, until just combined.
4
Distribute the batter among the cans, filling them about halfway. Bake for about 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a rack.
5
Remove from the cans, wrap in plastic wrap, and mail to friends.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped dates, 1 cup sugar, 2 cups boiling water, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Coffee Can Date-Nut Bread falls under the General 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.

Coffee Can Date-Nut Bread

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