Posted By Ingrid Turner on Sep 8, 2013 in Baking, Bread Recipe, Breads, Dates, Featured, Food Holidays, Fruit, Fruit & Vegetables, How To Cook, Stone Fruits, Sweets, Vegetarian | 0 comments

September 8th is National Date Nut Bread Day, and this Date Nut Bread recipe will soothe your senses & your taste buds.

Quick breads like date nut bread are delightfully tasty. Made with nuts & fruit, they remain moist & store well.

If keeping them for more than 1 day or 2, it’s best refrigerated or frozen.

How to Bake Date Nut Bread:

The addition of different types of nuts, and even fresh apple chunks, makes this an even more versatile recipe.

Bake this lovely bread in the bottom third of a 350 degree F oven. This is a really nice recipe that follows.

Type: Bread Recipe

Serve with: butter
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 35 – 45 min for smaller loaves, 55 – 65 min for larger loaves
Yields: four 9 x 5 inch or 9 x 6 inch bread pans

Ingredients:

1 2/3 cups dates – dry, chopped
1 1/8 cups water
1 tsp baking soda
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups brown sugar – packed
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups walnuts, pecans and/or macadamias – chopped

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, place chopped dates. Stir in water & baking soda, and let stand for about 18 min or until lukewarm.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt & baking powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil & vanilla extract.
Stir cooled date mixture into wet mixture until combined.
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients, and gently fold together until just blended.
Fold in chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans &/or macadamia nuts).
Scrape batter into prepared loaf tins & spread evenly.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 35 – 45 min for small loaves, 55 – 65 min for larger loaves. * Tip: Do not over-bake.
Allow to cool in the pans on a rack for 5 – 12 min prior to unmolding, and completely cool on the rack.