Midget Date Loaves Recipe

Name: Midget Date Loaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 c. boiling water; 8 oz. pitted dates, cut up (1 1/2 c.); 2 Tbsp. shortening; 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel; 1/2 c. orange juice; 1 beaten egg; 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1/3 c. sugar; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. boiling water
8 oz. pitted dates, cut up (1 1/2 c.)
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1/2 c. orange juice
1 beaten egg
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

1
Pour the water over the dates and shortening.
2
Cool to room temperature. Add the orange peel and orange juice.
3
Stir in the egg.
4
Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to mixture. Stir just until mixed. Stir in the walnuts. Turn into 4 greased 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2-inch loaf pans.
5
Or bake in a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan for 1 hour.
6
Bake at 325u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.
7
Remove from pans. Cool. Wrap and store overnight.

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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: 1/2 c. boiling water, 8 oz. pitted dates, cut up (1 1/2 c.), 2 Tbsp. shortening, 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel, and more.

Yes, Midget Date Loaves falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Midget Date Loaves

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