DATE-NUT BREAD WITH LEMON

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Provided by Anita Hacker

Categories     Bread     Egg     Breakfast     Bake     Lemon     Date     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces chopped pitted dates (about 1 cup packed)
3/4 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350?F. Butter and flour 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Combine dates and 3/4 cup boiling water in medium bowl. Let stand until just cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into small bowl. Beat butter in large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, then egg, lemon juice and lemon peel. Mix in dry ingredients in 3 additions alternately with date mixture in 2 additions. Stir in pecans. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake bread until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Cut around pan sides; turn bread out onto rack. Cool completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.)

Michelle Strack
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This bread is so good! I love the combination of dates, nuts, and lemon. It's the perfect snack or breakfast food. I'll definitely be making it again.


Lyric Bates
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This bread is amazing! It's moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Prince Ahmad
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the bread always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Georgiana Ioana
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This bread is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's a great snack or breakfast food. I'll definitely be making it again.


Basheer Ali
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This bread is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The dates and nuts add a nice chewy texture, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Savage Ham
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I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bread turned out great! It's moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hanjala Rahman
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This bread is so good! I made it for a bake sale and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of dates, nuts, and lemon. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Inaya Jahan
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I love this recipe! It's become my go-to date nut bread. The bread is always moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze adds a nice touch of sweetness. I've even started experimenting with different nuts and dried fruits, and it always turns out great.


da man
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This bread is a winner! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is adding a bit more nuts for a crunchier texture. Otherwise, it's a fantastic recipe that I'll be making again and again.


Big Brather YT
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I've been looking for a good date nut bread recipe for ages, and this one is definitely it! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The bread is moist and dense, with a lovely citrusy flavor from the lemon. I'll be making this again and aga


Saqib Ali
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This bread is delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Ashley Fougere
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I'm not usually a fan of date nut bread, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The lemon glaze really makes this bread special. It's a great way to add a little something extra to your next tea party.


Roland Mekshi
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread came out perfectly golden brown and the glaze gives it a nice glossy finish. I also appreciate that it's not overly sweet, which makes it a great option for breakfast or brunch.


GABUGO
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I've tried many date nut bread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, and the texture is out of this world. Highly recommend!


ahmed abaza
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This bread is so moist and flavorful! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in no time. Everyone raved about it, and I'm already planning to make it again soon.


Ladan Wehliye
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I'm a big fan of date nut bread, and this recipe certainly didn't disappoint. I especially loved the addition of lemon zest, which gave it a lovely citrusy flavor. Thanks for sharing!


Katt Dea
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Just wanted to say that I tried this recipe last week and it turned out amazing! The only change I made was adding a bit of cinnamon to the batter for some extra warmth. It was a perfect snack to enjoy with a cup of tea.


Usman Karim
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5 stars! I made this bread yesterday and it was a huge hit with my family. The lemon glaze gives it a nice citrusy finish that perfectly balances the sweetness of the dates and nuts. I also like that it's a relatively easy recipe to follow, even for


Angel Naquin
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This date nut bread recipe is an absolute delight! The combination of dates, nuts, and lemon adds a wonderful depth of flavor that makes it stand out from other bread recipes. I loved the texture as well - it was moist and dense without being heavy.


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