Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread Recipe You’ll Love
A moist, sweet, and comforting date nut bread recipe that combines the natural richness of dates with the crunch of chopped nuts. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Whisk and Spatula or Wooden Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper or nonstick spray
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped dates
- ¾ cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter melted (or neutral oil)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot water
(Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon, chocolate chips, orange zest, or other preferred add-ins.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Soften the dates: Place chopped dates in a bowl, sprinkle baking soda, and pour hot water over them. Let sit for ~10 minutes.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and sugar (plus any optional spices).
- Prepare wet mixture: Add melted butter (or oil) and the egg to the softened dates. Stir until blended.
- Make the batter: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts: Mix in the chopped nuts (or seeds, if using).
- Bake: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Cool: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
For those with nut allergies, you can omit the nuts entirely or replace them with seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds for added texture.