How To Make Date and Pecan Loaf At Home?

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  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45minutes
  • Servings: 1 LOAF 


INGREDIENTS: 

MAKES 1 LOAF 
  • 175g/6oz/1 cup pitted dates, chopped 
  • 175ml/6fl oz/¾ cup boiling water 
  • 50g/2oz/¼ cup unsalted (sweet) butter, at room temperature 
  • 50g/2oz/¼ cup soft dark brown sugar 
  • 50g/2oz/¼ cup caster (superfine) sugar 
  • 1 egg, at room temperature 
  • 30ml/2 tablespoon brandy 
  • 165g/5½oz/1¼ cups plain (all-purpose) flour 
  • 10ml/2 tsp baking powder 
  • 2.5ml/½ tsp salt 
  • 4ml/¾ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 75g/3oz/¾ cup coarsely chopped pecan nuts or walnuts

STEPS: 

  1. Place the dates in a bowl and pour over the boiling water. Set aside to cool. 
  2. Preheat the oven 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Line a 23 x 13cm/9 x 5in loaf tin (pan) with baking parchment and grease. 
  3. With an electric mixture, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and brandy, then set aside. 
  4. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together, three times. 
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the sugar mixture in three batches, alternating with the dates and water. 
  6. Fold in the nuts. 
  7. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Servings: Amount Per Serving

Calories: 312 kcal | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 154mg | Carbohydrate: 50g | Sugars: 35g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 4g;

Date Pecan Tea Bread Tips

Why do you add baking soda to dates?

Add fresh baking soda to dates in this recipe to help soften them, making them chewier and more tender. It will also help in making the dough rise while baking.

How long does date nut bread last?

When wrapped in plastic or kept in a resealable bag or container, date nut bread can be stored on your kitchen counter for up to four days. You can also freeze the bread, wrap in plastic or foil and place in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Does date nut bread need to be refrigerated?

While date nut bread does not need to be refrigerated, you can extend the shelf life of your date nut bread by keeping it wrapped, airtight, in plastic or in a resealable plastic bag in your refrigerator for up to one week.