The Best Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe

Name: The Best Moist Date Nut Bread Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 35 mins
Ingredients: 2.5 cups chopped dates; 0.25 cup butter; 1 cup boiling water; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Craving a simple yet flavorful bread? This moist date nut bread is your answer! Similar to figgy pudding but made with dates and without the spices, it's a less sweet alternative that's equally satisfying. For an extra moist loaf, try covering it with buttered foil and steaming it. You can even bake it in a 28-ounce can for a unique shape.

Total time1 hr 35 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield1 9x5-inch loaf, 12

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped dates and softened butter. Pour boiling water over the mixture and let it stand until it cools down completely.
Once the date mixture has cooled, stir well to break up any clumps. Add the brown sugar and egg, then mix until everything is thoroughly blended.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually stir this flour mixture into the date mixture until just blended. Finally, stir in the chopped walnuts. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, usually about 50 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 279 kcal
Fat Content: 10 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 30 g
Sodium Content: 365 mg
Protein Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 26 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 47 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g