Date and nut bread is a classic sweet treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its combination of chewy dates, crunchy nuts, and a moist, flavorful breadcrumb, it is a popular favorite among both adults and children. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy recipe or something more elaborate, there are many different recipes available to suit your needs.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
DEE'S DATE AND NUT BREAD
My mother used to make this recipe in a long loaf pan which I don't believe they make any more. Fortunately, I have her pan and whenever I make this it sure brings back such happy memories.
Provided by Joan Donahue
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease loaf pan.
- Pour the hot water over the dates and let stand until cooled.
- Sift the flour and baking soda together add the sugar and salt. Stir in the cooled dates and water. Add the melted butter, beaten egg vanilla and walnuts. Mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick insert near the center comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and let cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 417.4 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
DATE AND NUT BREAD
Try this recipe for a yeast bread that is full of fiber and rich in taste.
Provided by Kevin K.
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Fruit Bread setting, and Start. The dates and nuts can be added at the very beginning for better distribution, or added after the beep.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 98.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
ZUCCHINI DATE, FIG AND NUT BREAD.
I just returned from India with some of the best dates I have ever eaten and my garden is producing Zucchini like carazy...This is a new recipe..Hope you enjoy it.
Provided by lenora yenny
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. put all dry ingredients, flour, slat, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices in large bowl and mix and set aside.
- 2. put chopped dates and figs aside in a bowl and chopped nuts in another. Have zucchini grated in another bowl. you can use all dated but I also had the figs...
- 3. now we can begin.. in electric mixer place 9 eggs and begin to beat add melted butter and oil and whip add sugar,vanilla and beat well add applesauce take bowl of dry ingredients and begin to spoon into the mixer at low speed. alternate with a cup of zucchini at a time unil all flour and zucchini are mixed in. add the dates and figs and nuts mix gently and shut off mixer. with spatula make sure all is mixed in from around the bowl. prepare 8 large bread pans or as many small as you like...I used 5 smaller or medium pans bread pans and then a 13x15 glass pan for the rest...I use a larger pan sometimes and then cut it to share with my neighbors. grease and flour the pans.. add the batter. preheat over to 350 degrees any time you want to..I usually turn my oven on just as I am about to grease my pans. bake abt 1 hour at 350degrees..cool or serve warm...great warm with butter and cool with cream cheese.. rolling the dates and figs in the flour keeps them from falling to the bottom of the cake or bread. Enjoy..
DATE AND NUT BREAD: MOIST AND SWEET
This is one of my favorite recipes, and it was passed down from my grandmother. I am often asked to make this bread as a gift for friends who are having a birthday. It has been VERY WELL RECEIVED, always! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! (Do yourself a favor by having some softened cream cheese on hand when you give it a...
Provided by Catherine Jones-Hatcher
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Put chopped dates in a small mixing bowl and sprinkle with baking soda.Place the butter on top. Pour over with the boiling water, stir, and set aside.
- 2. Sift all dry ingredients into a larger bowl.
- 3. Beat egg in a cup, and then add to cooled date mixture.Stir.
- 4. Combine date mixture with sifted dry ingredients. Mix well by turning over and over.
- 5. Stir in chopped nuts.
- 6. Take a piece of waxed paper and line a loaf pan so that "length side" of pan is covered with paper. Butter the wax paper and the two short ends of the pan. Get it well covered. Fill pan with batter.
- 7. Bake for ONE HOUR in a 350 degree oven. Test doneness with either a long toothpick or piece of raw spaghetti, and make sure it comes out clean and dry.
- 8. Cool to touch . Now tilt pan upside down, tap to remove bread, peel off wax paper, and cool the rest of the way on a rack.
- 9. Slice and serve with softened cream cheese. SO Yummy!!!
FRUGAL GOURMET'S DATE-NUT BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE AND WALNUTS
Make and share this Frugal Gourmet's Date-Nut Bread With Cream Cheese and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Queen Dana
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place dates in a mixing bowl and add boiling water. Let stand until fairly cool. Add brown sugar, egg, shortening and vanilla. Stir flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder into mixture. Add nuts. Stir until well mixed. Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2888.8, Fat 85, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 3628.9, Carbohydrate 508.8, Fiber 32, Sugar 278.1, Protein 47.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of dates for a more complex flavor. Medjool dates are a popular option, but you can also use Deglet Noor dates or Barhi dates.
- Soak the dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes before using them. This will help to soften them and make them easier to blend.
- If you don't have any walnuts, you can use other nuts, such as pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts.
- Add some spices to the batter for a more flavorful bread. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all good options.
- Bake the bread in a loaf pan for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Conclusion:
Date and nut bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up any leftover dates or nuts you have on hand. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and nutritious loaf of date and nut bread that your whole family will enjoy.
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