Date Nut Bread Recipe

Name: Date Nut Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup boiling water; 1 1/2 cups chopped dates; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups chopped dates
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
2
In a bowl, pour hot water over dates and butter.
3
Stir and let the mix stand until lukewarm.
4
In a food processor, puree 1/3 of the date mixture to make a paste.
5
Stir paste back into date bowl mixture.
6
Add brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, and eggs.
7
Mix until combined.
8
In another bowl, sift the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
9
Add whole wheat flour and mix well.
10
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the date mixture.
11
Stir until well combined.
12
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
13
Bake for 50-60 minutes until loaf top has risen.
14
Remove bread from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before turning out.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup boiling water, 1 1/2 cups chopped dates, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, 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.

Date Nut Bread

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