The orange flavor in this date-nut bread is delicious! Orange juice and zest add a citrus accent to this quick-make bread, heavy with dates and nuts.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
239 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine orange juice, water, and orange zest in a liquid measuring cup.
Step 2
Beat egg slightly in a bowl. Add butter and sugar; beat until smooth. Add orange juice mixture and stir to combine.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and finish cooling.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Step 5
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir in walnuts and dates. Pour into batter and stir to moisten. Spoon into the prepared loaf pan.