Date Pecan Tea Bread Recipe

Name: Date Pecan Tea Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups chopped dates; 1-1/2 cups boiling water; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped dates; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans; 1 tablespoon 2% milk

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped dates
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon 2% milk

1
Place dates in a large bowl. Combine boiling water and baking soda; pour over dates. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; set aside.
2
In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with date mixture. Stir in pecans.
3
Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
4
In a small bowl, combine spread ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with bread.

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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: 2-1/2 cups chopped dates, 1-1/2 cups boiling water, 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Date Pecan Tea 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 Pecan Tea Bread

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