Ellie'S Date Bread

Name: Ellie'S Date Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. dates, cut fine; 1 c. boiling water; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 c. sifted flour; 1 scant tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt

Vegetarian

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Ellie's Date Bread is a moist, sweet loaf featuring tender dates and subtle spices, perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a comforting treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

1/2 lb. dates, cut fine ⓘ
1 c. boiling water ⓘ
1 c. sugar ⓘ
1 egg ⓘ
2 Tbsp. shortening ⓘ
2 c. sifted flour ⓘ
1 scant tsp. baking soda ⓘ
1/2 tsp. baking powder ⓘ
1 tsp. salt ⓘ

Instructions

Pour boiling water over dates and soak until cooled.
Beat the soaked dates well once cooled.
Add sugar, egg, and shortening to the date mixture and mix thoroughly.
Add sifted flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the mixture and stir until combined.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

540 kcal 27% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV

Total Fat 27.4g 35% DV

Carbs 74.4g 27% DV

Fiber 4.3g 15% DV

Sugar 16g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19270.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 412mg 9% DV

Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV

Calcium 1553.8mg 100% DV

Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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