Honeyed Date Bread Recipe

Name: Honeyed Date Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh dates pitted; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed; 1/2 cup honey; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel; 3/4 cup hot water; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 egg beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chopped pecans coarsely; 1/4 cup black walnuts chopped

Servings: persons

2 cups fresh dates pitted
2 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1/2 cup honey
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup orange juice
1 egg beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans coarsely
1/4 cup black walnuts chopped

1
Cut dates in small pieces. pt dates, shortening, brown sugar, honey,vanilla, orange peel, hot water and orange juice into mixing bowl. Stirto mix; set aside for 15 minutes.
2
Add egg and mix well. Sift in flour, baking soda and salt; stir just en-ough to moisten dry ingredients. Fold in nuts. Turn into a greased9x5x3-inch loaf pan.
3
Bake in slow oven (325 F.) 1 hour, or until bread tests done withcake tester inserted in center of loaf. Let stand in pan 10 minutes;turn onto wire rack to cool. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and store incool place overnight (or freeze) before slicing.

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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 cups fresh dates pitted, 2 tablespoons shortening, 2/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed, 1/2 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Honeyed Date 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.

Honeyed Date Bread

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