DATE PECAN BREAD

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This would be great for breakfast, brunch or a midnight snack!

Provided by Carl Smith

Categories     Sweet Breads

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c dates, dried, finely chopped
1 egg
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp butter, melted
2 c all purpose sifted flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 c orange juice
1/4 c water
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Soak dates for 2 hours in water, then drain and dry on paper towel.
  • 2. In a bowl, mix egg, sugar and butter.
  • 3. Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • 4. Add dry ingredients alternately with orange juice and water, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
  • 5. Stir in dates and pecans and beat until well blended.
  • 6. Pour mixture into a greased 9x5x3\" loaf pan.
  • 7. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for about 2 hours, or until bread tests done in the center.
  • 8. Unmold and cool on a rack.

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