A delightful and moist tea bread perfect for an afternoon snack or a cozy breakfast. This Dates Pecan Tea Bread combines the natural sweetness of dates with the crunchy texture of pecans, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda to soften dates
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the cooled date mixture to the sugar and butter mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just blended. Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg