Moist Date Walnut Bread Loaf
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
This moist date walnut bread is a classic homemade treat that’s rich, soft, and naturally sweet. The combination of tender dates and crunchy walnuts creates a perfect balance of texture and flavor—ideal for breakfast, snacks, or a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups chopped dates
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Servings
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 (9×5-inch loaf)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped dates and butter. Pour boiling water over the mixture and let it sit until cooled.
- Stir the mixture to break up the dates, then add brown sugar and egg. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the date mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Total Fat: 10g (13%)
- Saturated Fat: 3g (16%)
- Cholesterol: 26mg (9%)
- Sodium: 365mg (16%)
- Total Carbohydrates: 47g (17%)
- Dietary Fiber: 4g (14%)
- Total Sugars: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 7%
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