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Delicious Date Nut Bread

This moist hearty delicious date nut bread will satisfy your sweet tooth without being too sweet!
Course Bread
Cuisine Breads
Keyword date nut bread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 240kcal
Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dates chopped
  • 1/2 cup boiled water
  • 1/2 cup hot decaf coffee
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Take out the butter and egg at least a half hour before starting the recipe.
  • Place dates in medium sized bowl, add butter and pour in boiling water and coffee and let it sit for 15 minutes - to soften and cool.
    2 cups dates, 1/2 cup boiled water, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup hot decaf coffee
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a bread pan.
  • In a small bowl, assemble flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
    2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 3/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • In another small bowl add the egg, vanilla and brown sugar and whisk until incorporated.
    1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pour the egg mixture over the date mixture and add the dry ingredients. Stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in the walnuts, again being careful not to overmix.
    3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 - 50 minutes. Check doneness at 45 minutes with either a cake tester or toothpick. If there are a few crumbs or if it's clean, that means it's done.
  • Let cool for at least 10 minutes before removing from pan and transferring the bread to cool on a wire rack.
  • Slice, eat, and enjoy.

Notes

Helpful tips

  • Bring your egg and butter to room temperature before mixing for a smoother batter and better rise.
  • Remove the pits from the dates before chopping them up.
  • Ensure the dates are chopped evenly to distribute the sweetness throughout the bread.
  • We like to use walnuts in this bread, but pecans or cashews are a good choice.
  • Mix the batter until just combined to keep the bread tender. Overmixing can lead to a dense, tough loaf.
  • Insert a toothpick or cake tester into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, the bread is done. Overbaking can dry it out.
  • Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. This helps it set and makes it easier to slice.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. You can also store it in the refrigerator for a week or freeze it for longer storage.
  • Date nut bread is delicious served warm or lightly toasted. Enjoy it plain or with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 240kcal