Good Neighbor Loaf

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful orange date bread with a tender crumb, perfect for breakfast or snack. Its citrus and nutty notes make it a delightful treat for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp grated orange rind
  • 1/3 c orange juice
  • 1/2 c chopped dates
  • 1 c sugar
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a medium bowl, blend the wet ingredients: boiling water, grated orange rind, orange juice, chopped dates or raisins, sugar, melted butter or oil, vanilla, and the slightly beaten egg.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
  6. Cool the loaf on a wire rack, then wrap in wax paper.
  7. Store in a cake pan or bread box.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

753 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 35g 45% DV
Carbs 94g 34% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 21.3g 43% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19274mg 100% DV
Potassium 673mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Calcium 1569.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.5mg 30% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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