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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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I loved visiting my auntshe was an excellent baker, and her kitchen always smelled great. With her inspiration, I now bake this moist yummy bread every holiday season. Christmas wouldn't be the same without it. Joann Wolfe, Sunland, California Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
2 cups sugar |
3 eggs, beaten |
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1-1/3 cups buttermilk |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 cup chopped dates |
1 tablespoon grated orange peel |
glaze |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons grated orange peel |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in walnuts, dates and orange peel. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until done. Combine glaze ingredients; spoon half over hot bread. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; spoon remaining glaze over bread. Yield: 32 servings.
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