Wonderful Date and Nut Mini Loaf Breads |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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One of the best recipes for date loaf...this recipe makes four mini loaves, if desired you may freeze a couple, they freeze very well - servings is only estimated, raisins may be replaced for the dates or for the holidays use candied cherries in place of the dates, or half of each. Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon allspice |
1 cup pitted dates, chopped |
1 cup chopped pecans |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
2/3 cup milk |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease four 6x3-inch mini loaf pans.
3. In a bowl sift first 5 ingredients.
4. Combine 1/4 of the flour mixture with the chopped dates and nuts; toss to coat.
5. In another bowl combine butter and sugar; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
6. Add in eggs and beat well then add in the vanilla, almond extract, and beat for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Add in dry ingredients alternately with milk beating after each addition.
8. Fold in the dates/flour mixture by hand, then spoon into prepared mini loaf pans.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until loaves test done.
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