Best 4 Orange Date Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Orange-Date Nut Bread, a culinary symphony of citrusy zest, chewy dates, and crunchy nuts. With three variations to tantalize your taste buds, this versatile recipe offers a medley of textures and flavors.

For the classic Orange-Date Nut Bread, embark on a journey of tangy oranges and sweet dates, perfectly complemented by walnuts and pecans. The Orange-Zucchini-Date Nut Bread introduces a refreshing twist with grated zucchini, adding a moist and tender crumb. And for a gluten-free delight, the Gluten-Free Orange-Date Nut Bread provides a symphony of flavors without compromising on texture.

Each variation promises a unique experience, ensuring that there's something for every palate. Whether you're a fan of classic combinations or seeking new flavor adventures, these Orange-Date Nut Bread recipes will transport you to a world of culinary bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ORANGE DATE NUT BREAD



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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



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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.

Tips:

  • Use ripe oranges for a sweeter and more flavorful bread.
  • Grate the orange zest finely to release the most flavor.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a microplane to grate the ginger for a smooth, even distribution of flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy to ensure a tender and moist bread.
  • Beat the eggs one at a time to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Stir in the orange zest, walnuts, dates, and ginger until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Orange Date Nut Bread is a delicious and versatile quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. It is moist, flavorful, and packed with healthy ingredients like oranges, dates, walnuts, and ginger. This bread is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. For example, you can add different spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg, or different nuts, such as pecans or almonds. You can also use a different type of fruit, such as raisins or cranberries, instead of dates. No matter how you choose to make it, Orange Date Nut Bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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