Couldn't figure out how to add extra ingredients-- so they are in the instructions--hope it doesn't confuse. Give this a try it's good!
Honey Date Bread
Summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Mom's favorite from Farm Journal |
| Prep time | 1 1⁄2 hours |
| Recipe Types | breads |
Description
Dark date bread, with a twist of citrus and honey.
Ingredients
| 2 | c | chopped pitted dates |
| 2 | T | shortening |
| 2⁄3 | c | brown sugar |
| 1⁄2 | c | honey |
| 1 | t | vanilla extract |
| 1 | T | grated orange peel |
| 3⁄4 | c | hot water |
| 1⁄4 | c | orange juice |
| 1 | egg beaten | |
| 2 | c | all purpose flour |
| 1 | t | baking soda |
| 1 | tsp | salt |
Instructions
Mix together dates, shortening, brown sugar, honey vanilla, orange peel, hot water and orange juice into a bowl; let it set about 15 min.
Meanwhile, sift:
2 c. flour
1 t.baking soda
1 t. salt
After 15 min are up, add egg to wet mixture, then sir in dry ingredients--don't beat it, just mix til moistened
Fold in:
1 c. nuts ( I use walnuts--original called for pecans)
Turn into greased 9x5x3" loaf pan
Bake at 325 for about 1 hour; allow it to stand 10 min to cool before you turn it out. Wrap it when cool & allow it to stand overnight before slicing.
Notes
I usually foil line the pan and grease that to ensure the loaf will come out whole.
