🍞 Multi-Grain Date Quick Bread Recipe 🍞
Description: This Multi-Grain Date Quick Bread is a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients, crafted to perfection for a delightful culinary experience. Originally sourced from “The Lighthearted Cookbook” by Anne Lindsay, this recipe promises a burst of flavor and fiber in every bite!
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Category: Quick Breads
- Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Canadian, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, < 4 Hours, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
- Review Count: 3
- Calories: 86.9 per slice
- Fat Content: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 1mg
- Sodium Content: 122.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.5g
- Sugar Content: 10.2g
- Protein Content: 2.4g
- Servings: 20 slices
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Boiling water |
| 1 | Dates |
| 1 | Raisins |
| 3/4 | Baking soda |
| 1 | Whole wheat flour |
| 1 | Rolled oats |
| 1/3 | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Baking powder |
| 1/4 | Salt |
| 1 | 2% low-fat milk |
Instructions:
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Prepare Pan:
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
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Soak Dates or Raisins:
- In a large bowl, pour boiling water over the dates or raisins.
- Add baking soda and let it stand for 5 minutes to soften the fruits.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- To the soaked fruits, add natural bran, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk.
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Mix:
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps in the batter.
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Pour Batter:
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bread for 70-80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy this delightful Multi-Grain Date Quick Bread for breakfast, as a snack, or with your favorite spread.
This recipe yields a moist, flavorful bread that’s perfect for any time of the day. With its wholesome ingredients and easy preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household. Enjoy the goodness of grains and the natural sweetness of dates in every slice!
