Date Walnut Bread

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
2 1/4	cups	Unbleached Flour » +1 Tbsp
1	cup	Whole-wheat Flour
2	tablespoons	Cocoa Powder	Cocoa Powder Cocoa powder - pronounced 'KOH-koh POW-der' is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. What's left is dried and ground into a fine powder. It's used to give Read more...
2	teaspoons	Baking Soda	Baking Soda Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins. You can store baking soda unopened, at Read more...
1	teaspoon	Baking Powder	Baking Powder Baking powder is a leavening agent used in baking to make doughs and batters rise. It belongs to the chemical leavening agent family. It's used to help baked goods rise and become fluffy. It's Read more...
2	cups	Dates » chopped
1 1/2	cup	Walnuts » toasted, chopped	Walnuts Walnuts - pronounced 'WAWL-nuhts' are the edible seeds of trees belonging to the genus Juglans. They are known for their wrinkled, brain-like appearance. These nuts have a earthy flavor and are encased in Read more...
3/4	cup	Rolled Oats
1	cup	Butter » +1 Tbsp, melted	Butter Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious Read more...
1/4	cup	Canola Oil
1	cup	Light Brown Sugar » packed
3	large	Egg » beaten	Egg Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and flavor. Eggs are nutritious, Read more...
1 1/2	cups	Milk	Milk Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink. Milk's shelf life varies; refrigerated, it Read more...
1/2	cup	Dark Molasses
2	teaspoons	Pure Vanilla Extract

Optional Ingredients:

	Qty	Unit	Ingredient
	2	tablespoons	Coffee Liqueur

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
20 Minutes	55 Minutes	1 hour 15 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

- Lightly coat two 8 by 4 inch loaf pans with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Lightly dust with 1 tablespoon flour. Set aside.

1. To make the dry mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white flour, whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder and baking soda.

2. Stir the dates, walnuts and 1/2 cup rolled oats into dry ingredients.

3. Mix well to thoroughly coat the dates.

4. To make the wet mixture: In a separate medium bowl, whisk butter, canola oil, brown sugar, eggs, milk, dark molasses, coffee liqueur and vanilla.

5. Stir the dry mixture into wet mixture with wooden spoon until combined.

6. Evenly divide batter between the previously prepared loaf pans.

7. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup rolled oats over loaves.

8. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.

9. Let cool in the pans for 15 minutes.

10. Turn loaves out onto a decorative dish and serve warm, or transfer to a rack and cool completely before serving.

Submitted by Kagar K. | March 30th, 2024 See all of Kagar K.'s Recipes.

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@Charlotte S. \| June 2nd, 2024
I've had a go at this Date Walnut Bread, and it's absolutely smashing. I'm quite fond of the mix, especially with the oats sprinkled on top. The end result is rather brilliant. Perfect for a tea time treat for me. I gave it a 4

@Benji M. \| May 30th, 2024
I tried this recipe, and let me just say, it knocked my socks off. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is I had a bit of a struggle getting the consistency right. I gave it a 4

@Ethan T. \| May 1st, 2024
G'day. I went with brewed coffee since I'm not much for liqueur. It's a solid recipe. I gave it a 5

@Alessia R. \| April 10th, 2024
Allora, I made this bread, and let me tell you, it is molto buono. I gave it a 4

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