BRAN DATE BREAD

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Provided by Helen McBride

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c unbleached flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 c active sourdough starter
3/4 c buttermilk
1 c dates, chopped
1 c all-bran cereal
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 large eggs
1/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Sift dry ingredients together.
  • 2. Dust dates with 1 tablespoon flour mixture, then add to the bowl.
  • 3. Then add the brown sugar, all bran, and grated lemon peel.
  • 4. Combine 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 beaten eggs and 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
  • 5. Add all at once to flour mixture with the sourdough starter, stirring until well moistened.
  • 6. Pour into greased or waxpaper lined loaf pan about 9 x 5-inches.
  • 7. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • 8. Allow to stand 10 minutes in pan and then remove from pan and cool until cold.
  • 9. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and place in refrigerator.
  • 10. Use cream cheese or home made butter on this bread for an out of this world taste.

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