Orange Date Bread

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Diana Rattray
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Updated 09/27/19
Orange Date Bread
D.L. Rattray
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 60 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
185 Calories
7g Fat
28g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount per serving
Calories 185
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 269mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 4g
Calcium 104mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Orange juice helps to flavor this delicious date bread. Feel free to add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the bread along with the date mixture. Freeze individual slices for another day or make an extra loaf for the freezer.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dates (chopped pitted)
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  3. In a saucepan, bring orange juice to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in dates. Let stand until cooled, about 25 minutes.

  4. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and sugar; stir to blend. Beat the eggs and add to the cooled date mixture along with the melted butter.

  5. Pour the date mixture into the dry mixture and stir until blended. Spoon into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Variations

add in /2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the date mixture.

Tip

Save it for another day and freeze individual slices, or make an extra loaf to put in the freezer.