Best 7 Orange Date Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Orange Date Bread, a tantalizing treat that combines the vibrant zest of oranges with the natural sweetness of dates. This classic quick bread is moist, flavorful, and bursting with citrusy goodness. The addition of dates adds a chewy texture and a touch of caramel-like sweetness, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're looking for a cozy breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a dessert to impress your guests, this Orange Date Bread is sure to satisfy. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!

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DATE ORANGE BREAD



Date Orange Bread image

The orange flavor gives lift to the date flavor.

Provided by Carol

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
⅔ cup fresh orange juice
⅓ cup boiling water
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Combine orange juice, water, and orange zest in a liquid measuring cup.
  • Beat egg slightly in a bowl. Add butter and sugar; beat until smooth. Add orange juice mixture and stir to combine.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir in walnuts and dates. Pour into batter and stir to moisten. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 311.3 mg, Sugar 25.8 g

ORANGE DATE BREAD



Orange Date Bread image

I loved visiting my aunt-she was an excellent baker, and her kitchen always smelled great. With her inspiration, I now bake this moist yummy bread every holiday season. Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. -Joann Wolfe, Sunland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 32 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
GLAZE
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in walnuts, dates and orange zest. Pour into two greased and floured 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until done. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon half over hot bread. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; spoon remaining glaze over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ORANGE DATE NUT BREAD



Orange Date Nut Bread image

Pecans are very plentiful in the South, and this is one of my favorite ways to use them. No other date nut bread I've tried is anywhere near as moist and flavorful as this one. I especially like to bake it for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

BREAD:
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 small unpeeled orange, cut into pieces and seeded
1 cup pitted chopped dates
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
SAUCE:
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For bread, place eggs, butter, sugar, orange pieces and dates in blender or food processor. Cover and process with on/off motions until finely chopped. Remove to a large bowl. , In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to orange mixture and mix until well-combined. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If bread begins to darken, cover with foil during last few minutes of baking., Meanwhile, for sauce, heat orange juice and sugar until sugar has dissolved. When bread comes out of the oven, poke holes with a toothpick and slowly pour the sauce over top. Let stand for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 249mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CANNED ORANGE DATE NUT BREAD



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My mother loved this bread a sliver at a time with tea in the evenings. You could make one big cake in a one-pound coffee can but I like making three because then you have one to serve, one to freeze and one to give as a gift. You could also use your favorite quick bread recipe and bake it this way or even in a Ball jar. I know a woman from Canton, Ohio, Elizabeth Kisch, who won first place in a cake contest I judged, and she made her family's holiday chocolate toffee cake. One year her husband had to be out of town during the holidays, so she baked the cake in Ball jars, threw the lids on while it was still warm to sterilize them and then tucked them into her husband's suitcase - a surprise when he got to the other end.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 cans (3 servings each)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces pitted dates, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons plus 2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl mix together the dates, pecans, and orange zest; then toss with 2 tablespoons of flour to coat.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to mix; then add the egg and mix until incorporated. Working in 3 batches, alternately add the flour mixture and orange juice, mixing well after each
  • addition. Stir in the flour-coated nut mixture.
  • Spoon the batter into the cans, filling them 3/4 full. Transfer the cans to a sheet pan and bake until puffed, golden brown, and firm, about 50 minutes. Let the bread cool in the cans for 5 minutes before unmolding, or let them cool completely in the cans and wrap as a gift.

ORANGE SPICE DATE NUT BREAD



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This is a very old recipe from a church cook book. I changed a few things to make it my own.Just being a orange bread is unique. It is full of orange flavor. Yummy!!! Enjoy!!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp butter or shortening
1 c granulated sugar
1 egg
2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp cinamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
3/4 or 1 c chopped dates
3/4 c chopped walnuts
2 1/2 Tbsp grated orange rind
3/4 c orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. beat the butter,sugar,and egg together.
  • 2. in another bowl mix the flour,baking soda,baking powder,cinnamon.,cloves,and nutmeg. add to the sugar mixture,and stir really well.
  • 3. Stir in the dates,nuts,and orange rind to the mixture.. Add in the orange juice last and stir until combined really well.
  • 4. put mixture in to a greased and floured bread pan,and bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes,or until pick comes out clean.

ORANGE DATE NUT BREAD BY DEEDEE ROBERTSON



Orange Date Nut Bread by Deedee Robertson image

DELICIOUS & NUTRITIOUS

Provided by Joanne Hendriksen

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick butter
2 c sugar
4 large eggs
3 c sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 c orange juice
1 c buttermilk
1 large orange rind
1 c chopped nuts
1 c chopped dates
1 tsp salt
1/4 c chopped nuts for top

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. in a large bowl, cream sugar and butter .
  • 3. Add eggs one at at time, beating after ea. blend flour, salt, baking soda, sift together.
  • 4. Add buttermilk and orange juice alternately to egg mixture.
  • 5. Fold in orange rind, nuts and daters which have been dredged w/flour to the batter.
  • 6. pour into greased and floured pan, making one angel cake pan or 2 loaf pans.
  • 7. bake at 350 for 1 hour.
  • 8. remove from the oven. Let cool for 20 min. and turn out on rack
  • 9. while still warm, pour a glaze of 1 grated orange rind, 1 c. sugar, 1c. orange juice heated until sugar dissolves, over cakes top and sides.

ORANGE-DATE BREAD "MAGIC MANNA"



Orange-Date Bread

And we have a new go-to recipe! This is absolutely delicious and jam-packed with robust flavor.

Provided by Lyn Starr

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c dates
1 medium orange
1/2 c nuts
2 c flour
1 c sugar
1 c water, boiling
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp shortening (butter)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 Put dates and orange rind through medium blade of grinder.
  • 2. reserve orange juice and add boiling water to make one cup liquid. Pour over date and orange peel. Add shortening (butter) to date mixture.
  • 3. In a large bowl, put sifted dry ingredients. Slowly add date mixture, vanilla and well beaten egg. Add nuts.
  • 4. Bake in a well-greased loaf pan, 1 hour at 350.

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful bread, use fresh oranges and dates.
  • 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.
  • To prevent the bread from becoming too dry, don't overmix the batter.
  • If you want a sweeter bread, add more sugar to the batter.
  • For a more tart bread, use less sugar and more orange juice.
  • If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the bread in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Serve the bread warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Orange Date Bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With its moist and flavorful crumb, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new bread recipe, give Orange Date Bread a try!

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