Multi-Grain Date Quick Bread

Submitted by Derf2440

"Great fiber made to taste wonderful! Originally from "The Lighthearted Cookbook" by Anne Lindsay"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 20 slices

ingredients

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup dates or 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 cup natural bran
• 1 cup whole wheat flour or 1 cup graham flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk

directions

1. Grease and flour 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, pour boiling water over dates or raisins, add soda and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Add natural bran, flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, salt and milk.
4. Mix until combined.
5. Pour into loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350°F for 70-80 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.

Reviews

[Anu_N]

I didn't have natural bran, so I used powdered wheat flakes cereal instead. I also reduced the sugar to 1/4 cup, used raisins, and baked for 1 1/2 hour. The bread turned out very flavourful, but the raisins made it terribly difficult to slice the loaf! It also did seem a little dense, but I will make this again, with a few changes.

 

[FrVanilla]

My Aunt made this bread exactly as written with dates only and I love it. I asked for the recipe from her and when I searched zaar I found your post. Thanks for adding it. Everyone can use a little more healthy in their lives :).

 

[Plumeseed]

I loved it! I did alter a few things on mine: I added raisins, date and dried apricot bits, added 1 tsp of olive oil and halved almonds on top for decor. It also took about 50 minutes or so to bake. This is a great healthy bread!