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Date Nut Bread

Moist Date Nut Bread for Cozy Mornings and Sweet Treats

This Moist Date Nut Bread recipe celebrates home-cooked comfort food, blending sweet dates and crunchy nuts for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup chopped dates Adds sweetness and a chewy texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Provides leavening
  • 1 cup boiling water Soften the dates
  • ½ cup melted butter Adds rich flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Alternatively, use brown sugar
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Adds crunch
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice
  • ½ cup chopped dried apricots or cranberries For a fruity twist

Equipment

  • 4x8 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of baking soda over 1 cup of chopped dates, pour 1 cup of boiling water over the dates, and let soak for 15 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup of melted butter and 1 cup of sugar, then beat in 1 large egg until smooth.
  4. Strain the date mixture and add the reserved water to the butter-sugar-egg mixture, stirring well.
  5. Gently add 1 ½ cups of flour to the wet mixture, then fold in dates and nuts.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 350IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, soak dates properly and avoid overmixing the batter.

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