Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with a classic Farmhouse Buttermilk Date Nut Bread accompanied by a luscious Creamy Orange Sauce. This delectable bread boasts a moist and tender crumb, studded with plump dates and crunchy walnuts, while the creamy orange sauce adds a burst of citrusy sweetness that perfectly complements the nutty flavor of the bread. Additionally, discover variations of this timeless recipe, including a gluten-free version, a decadent chocolate swirl, and a delightful orange zest variation, each offering a unique twist on the original. Embark on a baking adventure and create a homemade masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your heart.
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DATE NUT SPICE BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pan.
- Combine the dates and orange liqueur in a small bowl and set aside for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and brown sugar together on medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl. With the mixer on low, add the egg, vanilla, and orange zest. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. With the mixer still on low, add the flour mixture alternately with the orange juice to the creamed mixture, beating only until combined. By hand, stir in the dates with their liquid, and the pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, sugar, and orange zest on medium speed until just combined.
- Slice the bread and serve with the orange cream cheese on the side for spreading.
DATE NUT BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 inch loaf pan.
- Put the dates, walnuts, baking soda, salt and shortening in a bowl. Pour the boiling water over and stir. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
- Using a fork, beat the eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add the flours and stir; the batter will be too stiff to mix well. Add the date mixture and mix briskly until the batter is well blended. Spoon into the loaf pan and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Check the loaf often; it is done when a few moist crumbs cling to a straw inserted in the middle of the loaf. The bread will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven. Do not overbake, or the loaf will be dry.
- When the loaf is done, slide a knife around the edges of the pan and turn the loaf onto a rack to cool completely. This bread freezes well.
FARMHOUSE BUTTERMILK DATE NUT BREAD WITH CREAMY OR
Dates, nuts, orange combine in this delightful bread to make a nice combination. The orange glaze is optional, but very good. You can double the recipe to make 4 loaves if you wish. Source: unknown
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Sweet Breads
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Beat together first 5 ingredients til mixture is blended. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt all at once. Beat til blended. Don't overbeat. Stir in dates, walnuts and orange peel.
- 2. Divide batter between 2 greased 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch loaf pans. Place pans on cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or til a cake tester, inserted in center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, remove loaves from pan and continue cooling on rack. Brush tops lightly with creamy orange glaze. Makes 2 loaves
- 3. Creamy Orange Glaze: 1 Tbsp. cream 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar 2 tsp. grated orange peel 2 Tbsp. finely chopped walnuts Stir together all ingredients til blended.
AUTUMN "DATES" NIGHT BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the dates and set aside until cool. Drain.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt onto a piece of parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and brown sugar on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and sour cream and beat to combine, scraping the bowl down. Add the rum and vanilla and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture on low speed until just combined. Add the milk, increase the speed to medium, and beat until just smooth, about 15 seconds. Add the drained dates and the nuts and stir just until distributed.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then unmold and cool completely before slicing.
MOIST DATE NUT BREAD
Make and share this Moist Date Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9inx5in loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dates and butter.
- Pour boiling water over them, and let stand until cool.
- When the dates have cooled, stir the mixture to break up any clumps.
- Mix in the brown sugar and egg until well blended.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir into the date mixture until just blended.
- Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
WALNUT-DATE QUICK BREAD
I can remember my Aunt Emma making this bread, and I loved it. This recipe must be 60 or more years old.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the dates and water; let stand for 15 minutes (do not drain). In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with dates and liquid. Stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BUTTERMILK NUT BREAD
Brown sugar and buttermilk give pleasing flavor to this no-fuss quick bread from Sue Ross of Casa Grande, Arizona. Nuts provide the tasty crunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat the egg. Gradually beat in brown sugar and shortening. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe dates for the best flavor.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to create a moist and tender bread.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
The combination of sweet dates and crunchy walnuts and pecans in this bread is simply irresistible. The creamy orange glaze adds a delightful citrus flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the bread. This easy-to-make bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It's also a great gift for friends and family.
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