WHOLE-WHEAT DATE NUT BREAD

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This date-sweetened whole-wheat quickbread makes a much-appreciated holiday or hostess gift because it holds up well for several days and is a wholesome breakfast treat. The spread of tangy Neufchatel cheese balances the sweet-nutty flavor of the dates and pecans. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 813.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons safflower oil, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Neufchatel cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with oil. In a medium bowl, pour hot water over dates and let stand until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, egg, and vanilla. In another bowl, stir together flours, baking soda, salt, pecans, and brown sugar. Fold egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a tester inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 20 minutes, then turn out bread and let cool completely. Wrap in parchment if giving as a gift, or slice and spread with Neufchatel and serve. (Loaf can be tightly wrapped and stored at room temperature up to 3 days.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 140 g

Bukenya Musa
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it to turn out right.


Saif ur Rhman Kakar
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This bread is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.


Aritro Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out dense and dry.


Nayyar Sultan
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Preppy_ Freddie
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I love this bread! It's so moist and flavorful.


Et phoenix
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This bread is easy to make and so delicious. It's the perfect breakfast or snack food.


Rajina Rani
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get it to turn out right.


Johnmelody Simi
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This bread is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit.


Ogbonna Samuel
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out dense and dry.


Nombulelo Maweyi
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


Barasa Scholar
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my friends and family.


Ath Shr
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This bread is easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Happy Asha
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover dates and nuts.


Chris Honey
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This bread is so delicious and moist! I love the combination of dates and nuts. It's the perfect snack or breakfast food.