Date Nut Bread
Elevate your baking game with this timeless Date Nut Bread recipe, a moist and flavorful loaf that combines the natural sweetness of pitted dates with the crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a touch of brown sugar for depth, this quick bread is as comforting as it is delicious. The recipe features an easy-to-follow technique, including soaking the dates in boiling water to ensure a soft, tender crumb. With just 15 minutes of prep time and one hour in the oven, this golden-brown loaf makes for the ultimate breakfast treat, coffee companion, or afternoon snack. Slice it warm and serve solo, or slather on some butter for extra indulgence—this homemade delight is a surefire crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pitted dates
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Chop the pitted dates into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Pour the boiling water over the dates and let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three batches, alternating with the soaked dates (including the water). Stir gently after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped nuts using a spatula, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices of the Date Nut Bread on its own or with a light spread of butter. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.7 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 291 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
