Orange-Date Loaves

Submitted by Dancer

"Wonderful rich date flavour."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons orange rind, finely shredded
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1⁄3 cup cooking oil
• 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

directions

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, orange peel, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another mixing bowl stir together eggs, 1/2 cup of the thawed orange juice concentrate, the oil, and 1-1/2 cups water.
3. Add to flour mixture. Stir by hand just until combined. Fold in dates and nuts.
4. Divide mixture evenly between two greased 8"x4"x2" loaf pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centers comes out clean. (Or, divide mixture evenly among four 5-1/2"x3"x2" loaf pans and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until loaves test done.).
5. Cool in pans for 10 minutes; remove from pans.
6. Generously brush tops and sides of loaves with remaining orange juice concentrate. Cool thoroughly on wire racks.
7. Wrap and store overnight before slicing.

Reviews

[woodland hues]

A lovely loaf (couldn't wait a day to sample!)with rich date flavour and undertones of orange. It's no butter, no milk, low sugar, and lends itself to various sizes of baking dishes. Made 2 medium sized loaves in 50 minutes of baking. Hearty and comforting autumn fare. No fuss recipe, well presented, easy to follow. Thanks, Dancer!