Whole Wheat Date Nut Bread

Whole Wheat Date Nut Bread

from magnoliadays.com
80 min
1 servings

Whole Wheat Date Nut Bread is an old-fashioned quick bread loaded with chopped dates and walnuts. Serve it with butter or cream cheese for a real treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped dates
  • 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8 1/2- X 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.

  2. 2

    Place dates, sugar, butter, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Pour coffee into bowl and stir to combine. Cool mixture for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk together egg, brandy, and vanilla in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Whisk together flours and baking powder in a separate bowl.

  5. 5

    Add egg mixture to date mixture and stir to combine. Add flour mixture and stir until dry ingredients are just moistened. Stir in walnuts.

  6. 6

    Pour batter into prepared pan, spread evenly, and tap pan on the counter to settle batter.

  7. 7

    Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, tenting the loaf with aluminum foil after 30 minutes.

  8. 8

    Bread is done when a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean or an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads 200°F.

  9. 9

    Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

  10. 10

    Wrap bread airtight and store a room temperature for several days. You can freeze bread for longer storage.