Dee's Date and Nut Bread is a beloved classic with its moist, rich texture and delightful combination of sweet dates and crunchy nuts. This scrumptious treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a special dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can enjoy this delectable bread in no time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our comprehensive guide will take you through the process of creating the perfect Dee's Date and Nut Bread, packed with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
DATE NUT BREAD
A wonderful, very rich loaf that is moist and delicious. Keeps well if you hide it! Good toasted for breakfast also.
Provided by Peggy
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine baking soda with the boiling water. Soak the dates in the water and baking soda solution for 30 minutes.
- Cream sugar and butter together. Add eggs, vanilla, dates, nuts, flour, and salt.
- Divide batter equally between two 9 x 5 (or 8 1/2 x 4 1/2) inch greased loaf pans. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) (or until loaf tests done). Can be frozen when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 276.3 mg, Sugar 22.7 g
CLASSIC MOIST DATE NUT BREAD
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water over the chopped dates. Add the butter and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, brown sugar, and egg with a mixer until light.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, alternating with the date and water mixture.
- Stir in the chopped nuts with a spoon.
- Pour into the loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 351 mg, Sugar 43 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
NOT-SO-HEAVY DATE-NUT BREAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 loaf date-nut bread
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lightly butter and flour a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. Put a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Put the dates in a medium bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together both of the flours, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with an electric hand-held mixer, combine half the dates, butter, and brown sugar and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.)
- Add the eggs one at time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mixing on low speed, add the flour in 3 parts to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk in 2 parts, until just combined. Raise the speed to medium and mix briefly until a smooth batter is formed. Add the remaining dates and walnuts and mix until just incorporated.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake, turning the pan halfway through, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Remove the bread from the pan and cool on a rack completely before serving.
DATE-NUT BREAD WITH LEMON
Provided by Anita Hacker
Categories Bread Egg Breakfast Bake Lemon Date Pecan Fall Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
Yield Makes 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350?F. Butter and flour 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Combine dates and 3/4 cup boiling water in medium bowl. Let stand until just cool, about 15 minutes.
- Sift flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into small bowl. Beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, then egg, lemon juice and lemon peel. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with date mixture in 2 additions. Stir in pecans. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
- Bake bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cut around pan sides; turn bread out onto rack. Cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.)
WONDERFUL DATE AND NUT MINI LOAF BREADS
One of the best recipes for date loaf...this recipe makes four mini loaves, if desired you may freeze a couple, they freeze very well --- servings is only estimated, raisins may be replaced for the dates or for the holidays use candied cherries in place of the dates, or half of each.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease four 6x3-inch mini loaf pans.
- In a bowl sift first 5 ingredients.
- Combine 1/4 of the flour mixture with the chopped dates and nuts; toss to coat.
- In another bowl combine butter and sugar; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add in eggs and beat well then add in the vanilla, almond extract, and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add in dry ingredients alternately with milk beating after each addition.
- Fold in the dates/flour mixture by hand, then spoon into prepared mini loaf pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until loaves test done.
DATE-NUT YEAST BREAD
"For breakfast, this bread is delicious toasted, buttered and topped with cinnamon-sugar," writes Roseanne Farulli, Burgettstown, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h5m
Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first six ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed)., Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add dates and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DATE BREAD
This simple quick bread includes tons of juicy Medjool dates, making it an option for breaking the daily sunrise-to-sunset fast during the holy month of Ramadan, a tradition that Muslims observe in Tanzania and across the world. The tradition is rooted in the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, who is said to have called for observers to break their fasts with dates. Many Muslims include dates on their iftar tables (iftar is the evening meal eaten at sunset during Ramadan). This bread can, of course, be enjoyed by any and all, year-round. It's wonderful on its own with hot cups of coffee like Buna (Eritrean Coffee) or tea like Shaah Cadays (Somali Spiced Tea with Milk) or topped with a soft cheese like goat cheese, ricotta, or cream cheese. It's also wonderful served in slices on a cheeseboard. If you can't find Medjool dates, use whichever are the plumpest, least-dry dates you can find or substitute your favorite dried fruit such as dried apricots or dried cherries (you need about 1 cup of your favorite dried fruit).
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield One 9-by-5-inch loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- Place the dates in a small bowl and sprinkle with the salt and baking soda. Pour the boiling water over the mixture and allow it to sit until it cools.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld mixer (or a whisk and a lot of elbow grease), beat the sugar and butter until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Using a rubber spatula, stir in the date mixture (water and all) and then fold in the flour. The batter will be very stiff.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and, using a rubber spatula, smooth out the top so the loaf is even. Bake until the loaf is dark golden brown, a toothpick tests clean when inserted into the center of the loaf, and the bread is firm to the touch, about 40 minutes. Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack before turning it out of the pan and slicing it. Leftovers can be stored in a plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days (if the slices get a bit dry, you can revive them in a toaster oven or regular oven set at 300 degrees F for a few minutes before serving).
GREAT NANA'S SECRET INGREDIENT DATE NUT BREAD
This rich date nut bread is easy to make and simply delicious. The secret ingredient really enhances the flavor.
Provided by LAURENBLOO
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans, or line with parchment paper.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl, and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and shortening. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Toss the walnuts and dates with the dry ingredients, and stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the hot coffee. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
- Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 211.8 mg, Sugar 28.6 g
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 Fruit Bread
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
HONEY DATE NUT BREADS
Yield Makes 5 small loaves
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the honey and beat in the vanilla, the eggs, 1 at a time, and the buttermilk. Add the flour mixture, beat the batter until it is just combined, and stir in the dates and the pecans. Divide the batter among 5 buttered and floured loaf pans, each 5 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 2 inches, and bake the breads in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Remove the breads from the pans and let them cool, right sides up, on a rack. The breads keep, wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.
Tips:
- Use a variety of dates. Medjool dates are a popular choice, but you can also use Deglet Noor dates, Barhi dates, or any other type of date that you like. Each type of date has a slightly different flavor and texture, so experiment until you find a combination that you enjoy.
- Chop the dates finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the bread. You can chop the dates by hand or use a food processor.
- Toast the nuts. Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast the nuts in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes.
- Use a combination of flours. All-purpose flour is a good choice for date and nut bread, but you can also use whole wheat flour, oat flour, or almond flour. Using a combination of flours will give the bread a more complex flavor and texture.
- Add spices and extracts. Spices and extracts can help to enhance the flavor of the bread. Some popular choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter can make the bread tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The bread should be golden brown on top.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Date and nut 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 and nuts. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a date and nut bread recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying bread, give date and nut bread a try.
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