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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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185 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
28g | Carbs |
4g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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. |
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.
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
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Gather the ingredients.
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Grease and flour a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350 F.
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In a saucepan, bring orange juice to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in dates. Let stand until cooled, about 25 minutes.
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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.
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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.
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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.