Best 2 Date Tea Bread Recipes

Indulge in the delectable delight of date tea bread, a classic treat that tantalizes taste buds with its moist, tender crumb and enticing flavors. Whether you seek a comforting snack for a cozy afternoon or a delectable addition to your breakfast spread, this time-honored recipe offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to a realm of culinary bliss.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DATE PECAN TEA BREAD

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Packed with dates and pecans, this sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky cream cheese spread. We enjoy it during the holiday season, but also for after-school and late-night snacks. -Carole Resnick, Cleveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices) and 1/2 cup spread.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1-1/2 cups boiling water
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
SPREAD:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped dates
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon 2% milk

Steps:

Place dates in a large bowl. Combine boiling water and baking soda; pour over dates. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cloves, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; set aside. , In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with date mixture. Stir in pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine spread ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE TEA BREAD

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i love dates, and i like breads, is perfect with a cup a coffe

Provided by maria shelton

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pkg [8 ounces] pitted dates
1 1/4 c boiling water
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
6 Tbsp butter, room temperature
1 egg beaten
2 1/4 c sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

1. cut dates in small pieces into medium-size bowl,pour boilling water over.Stir in sugar and butter until butter melts,cool.Stier in beaten egg.
2. Sift flour,soda,and salt onto wax paper,stier into date mixture just until blended.pour into greased loaft pan.let stand 15 min.
3. Bake in moederate oven[350f 1 hour and 10 min,or until wooden pick inserted deep into loft comes out clean, cool in pan 5 min,turn out on wire rack,cool completely.
4. wrap in wax paper, foil,or trasparent wrap,store at least 1 day before slicing.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
To make the bread more moist, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or plain yogurt to the batter.
For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter.
To make the bread more festive, add 1/2 cup of dried cranberries or raisins to the batter.
For a sweet and tangy flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped dried apricots and 1/4 cup of lemon zest to the batter.
To make the bread more decadent, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
Be sure to grease and flour the loaf pan before pouring in the batter. This will help the bread to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
Bake the bread at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Date tea bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover dates. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a date tea bread recipe that everyone will enjoy.