Orange Date Bread
I loved visiting my aunt—she was an excellent baker, and her kitchen always smelled great. With her inspiration, I now bake this moist yummy bread every holiday season. Christmas wouldn't be the same without it.
—Joann Wolfe, Sunland, California
Reviews
what a lovely bread! Old Fasioned flavor with the hint of orange, nuts and dates. It slices beautifully. I had buttermilk to use up, so ended up making a triple batch, using little bundt pans for some, and baby loafs to put in the freezer to give away later. I did not use the glaze, instead opted for a simple powder sugar glaze drizzle with a hint of orange extract
I've been making this bread since it first appeared in TOH. The combination of orange and dates is awesome!
Fantastic. The only thing I will change for next time is to omit the peel in the glaze--it looks weird on top of the bread.
Well worth the little effort....moist, sweet and delicious....and I don't even like dates!! I'll be making this again for friends and family!!!
I am actually making this recipe tonight for a friend..it is amazing that zing orange flavor and the dates...out of this world. my husband is my best critic he is picky but this one heloved it...thank you for sharing this recipe...
Used this (with minor changes) to make my date bread. Tossed in a grated zucchini, and I always use fake buttermilk (tbsp of lemon juice in fat free milk). My husband LOVED it.