Best 7 Prune And Nut Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of prune and nut bread, a classic treat that combines the goodness of prunes, nuts, and warm spices. This moist and flavorful quick bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With its tender crumb and irresistible aroma, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Our collection of prune and nut bread recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From classic recipes that use white or brown sugar to healthier versions sweetened with honey or maple syrup, there's a recipe for everyone. Some recipes incorporate a mix of nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans, while others highlight the unique flavor of a single nut, like walnuts or pecans.

Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward recipe or one with a touch of culinary flair, you'll find it here. Our recipes include variations such as adding a streusel topping, swirling in a cinnamon-sugar filling, or incorporating dried fruits like cranberries or raisins.

So, pick your favorite recipe, gather your ingredients, and embark on a baking journey that will fill your kitchen with the enticing aroma of freshly baked prune and nut bread. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious and comforting treat, perfect for any occasion. Get ready to savor the delightful combination of prunes, nuts, and warm spices in every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PRUNE QUICK BREAD



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I bake this bread weekly and use a variety of fruits available in the junior baby food lines. The recipe came from a friend, who made it for our Christian Mothers' Club. When I'm asked to bake for lunches, bake sales or other benefits, I usually make this bread. -Shirley Kmiotek, Northbridge, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 jars (2-1/2 ounces each) prune baby food
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add the egg, milk and prunes; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in nuts., Pour into two greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

GREAT-GRANDMA'S PRUNE ROLL



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Here's an old-fashioned favorite that's sure to bring back memories of home cooking. The vanilla glaze adds a perfect hint of sweetness.-Marci Kulla, Brush Prairie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cups pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the butter, shortening, egg yolks, sugar and salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a large saucepan, cook plums in water 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Mash; add sugar and lemon juice. Cook for 8-10 minutes over low heat until thickened. Cool and refrigerate., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 3-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Dot with butter; sprinkle with cinnamon. Spread about 1/3 cup plum filling down the center of each. , Fold a third of the dough lengthwise over filling. Fold remaining dough over top; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PRUNE NUT BREAD



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Make and share this Prune Nut Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fizzybrat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup prune juice
1 egg
1 cup nuts, finely chopped
1 cup cooked prune, drained chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease and flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minute, or until wooden toothpick inserted into center of loaf come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3437, Fat 83.5, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 203.1, Sodium 4663, Carbohydrate 627.7, Fiber 35.1, Sugar 304.9, Protein 71.2

PRUNE NUT BREAD



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Try this sweetly delicious bread with cream cheese or creamy butter. From the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup prune juice
1 cup sour milk or 1 cup buttermilk
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups prunes, cooked, pitted and chopped (canned is fine)
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease two loaf pans very well.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add egg and blend well.
  • Combine liquids together; add alternately with whole wheat flour to first mixture.
  • Sift white flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
  • Add with prunes and walnuts to first mixture; beat thoroughly.
  • Pour into prepared pans and bake for an hour or until bread tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 265.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 23, Protein 5.4

PRUNE PLUM NUT BREAD



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Fruity, sweet. I like it plain as it is but it can also be served with cream cheese or butter. It freezes very well.

Provided by Chef Dudo

Categories     Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
2 cups fresh prunes, diced or 2 cups dried prunes, soaked and diced
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease and flour two 9 x 5 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
  • Wash and dry the plums, but do not peel, dice into small pieces.
  • If using dried prunes, soak them in warm water for about 15 minutes pat them dry and dice them.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
  • Blend yogurt and lemon peel, add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients.
  • Stir until well-blended.
  • Add diced plums/prunes and nuts; mix well.
  • Divide batter between the 2 prepared loaf pans and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center of bread comes out clean.
  • Remove loaves from oven; let cool in pans for 10 - 15 minutes, then invert loaves onto cooling rack, and let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 231.7, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 22.8, Protein 4.3

QUICK PRUNE BREAD



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This is from the Woman's Home Companion Cook Book, the 1944 edition. It was my grandmother's cookbook. I find it fascinating; it covers everything from wartime rationing to canning what you've grown in your Victory Garden.

Provided by Stephanie in Pittsb

Categories     Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup sour milk or 1 cup buttermilk
1 cup prune, stewed and chopped
1/2 cup prune juice
2 tablespoons shortening or 2 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Sift flour; measure; add baking powder, soda, cinnamon, salt and sugar; sift again, add whole wheat flour and mix thoroughly.
  • Combine egg, sour milk or buttermilk, prunes, prune juice and melted shortening or butter; pour into flour mixture and stir just enough to moisten the dry ingredients.
  • Do not beat.
  • Turn into a greased loaf pan (about 9-1/2"x5-1/2") and bake for about an hour, until a knife comes out clean when inserted in the middle.
  • *Note on stewing prunes: Wash prunes and place in a saucepan with several lemon or orange slices; cover with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil and boil briskly for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Sweeten to taste by adding up to 1/4 cup of sugar for every 1 cup of prunes in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2653, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 235.9, Sodium 5115.7, Carbohydrate 521.6, Fiber 35.4, Sugar 200.2, Protein 61

MAPLE PRUNE NUT BREAD ( BREADMAKER 1 1/2 LB. LOAF)



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Make and share this Maple Prune Nut Bread ( Breadmaker 1 1/2 Lb. Loaf) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 1/4 cups bread flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup chopped pitted prune
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Steps:

  • Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer, adding walnuts and prunes with flours.
  • Select Basic/White cycle.
  • Use Medium or Light crust color.
  • Delay cycle can be used.
  • Remove baked bread from pan and cool on wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts. This will give your bread a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include walnuts, pecans, almonds, and hazelnuts.
  • Toast the nuts before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
  • Use ripe prunes. Ripe prunes are softer and sweeter, and they will make your bread more moist.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Prune and nut bread is a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast food. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of sweet prunes, crunchy nuts, and warm spices, this bread is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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