Easy Delicious Date Nut Bread

ByCloches & Lavender

Who loves date nut bread? I sure do and this recipe is a keeper.

Today I’m sharing a recipe to make an easy delicious date nut bread!

This recipe is from my best friend’s grandmother which makes this simple recipe extra special. She makes this easy bread every year and I love it. So, after asking for the recipe she shared the simple recipe with me.

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Now I can make it for our home and share it with my family during the holiday season.

In addition to this bread being simple, there’s minimal fuss. But, one of the best things I have discovered is, that the longer it sits the denser it gets.

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This date nut bread is perfect for the fall and the holiday season.

Because this quick bread has all the smells and tastes of the holidays it’s perfect.

If you are having family or friends staying for the holidays.

It’s also delicious slightly warm with melted butter or even a bit of cream cheese, however, plain is my favorite!

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I use this  loaf pan when I make this simple recipe.   It makes it beautiful too!

The loaf pan makes this a baked bread recipe for family and friends.

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So making date nut bread easily is great for dessert, breakfast, and everything in between!

To get the best shelf life from the date nut bread, cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying out.

Properly stored, this baked bread will last 1 to 2 days at room temperature. I generally keep mine refrigerated and wrapped tightly in aluminum foil, and it’s good for a week.

This also freezes well for three months wrapped well.

I hope you will try this easy recipe and enjoy it with family and friends. Let me know if you have any recipes that have been shared with friends.

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Date Nut Bread

This date nut bread is an old family recipe. It's fat nd easy to make and is perfect for dessert as well as breakfast
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
baking time 45 – 50 minutes until toothpick comes out clean from the center of loaf 0 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 116 kcal

Equipment

  • oven, stove, mixer, knife

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces dates chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/3 cup butter softened DON'T let butter get too soft
  • 1 cup water boiling
  • 1/4 cup water cold plus 1 tsp cold water
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Notes

 

DATE NUT BREAD

 
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
Grease the loaf pan
Mix dates, butter, and boiling water with a wooden spoon
Once the butter melts, add cold water, brown sugar, baking soda, vanilla and egg
When thoroughly blended, pour into the greased loaf pan
Bake for 40-50 minutes.   Test with a toothpick in the center.   It should come out clean
To get the best shelf life from the date nut bread, cover it with aluminum foil or plastic wrap in a plastic bag to prevent it from drying out.
If properly stored, this bread 1 to 2 days at normal room temperature. I generally keep mine refrigerated and it’s good for a week.
This also freezes extremely well for 3 months wrapped well.
 
Keyword dried fruit, holidays, loaf, sweets

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  2. Cindy, this looks scrumptious! I would love to have a slice this morning with my tea. I am going to have to find me a loaf pan like yours. Wow, it makes such a beautiful presentation! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Enjoy your day, sweet friend!

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  6. Yup, this is going to happen! I love date-nut bread, and best part is, hubby won’t eat it because of the walnuts, so it’s all mine! I love the pan!

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  11. This bread almost looks to fancy to eat, Cindy, it’s so pretty! I love dates so I’m excited to try this recipe and I need to check out your pan recommendations too. This definitely takes baking up a notch and I love it! Pinning right now, CoCo

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  14. I find I am not alone here in being drawn in by the amazing pan. Would love to find a cast iron one like that.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Laurie
    Ridge Haven Homestead
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