orange-date bread "magic manna"

Bakersfield, CA
Updated on Nov 15, 2012

Grandma Marilyn's Magic Manna...oooh sooo good! We knew it was Fall when our home smelled heavenly, of dates and oranges and sweet bread.

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And we have a new go-to recipe! This is absolutely delicious and jam-packed with robust flavor.

prep time 35 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield Makes One Loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates
  • 1 medium orange
  • 1/2 cup nuts
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water, boiling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons shortening (butter)

How To Make orange-date bread "magic manna"

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 Put dates and orange rind through medium blade of grinder.
  • Step 2
    reserve orange juice and add boiling water to make one cup liquid. Pour over date and orange peel. Add shortening (butter) to date mixture.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, put sifted dry ingredients. Slowly add date mixture, vanilla and well beaten egg. Add nuts.
  • Step 4
    Bake in a well-greased loaf pan, 1 hour at 350.

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Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #tea
Keyword: #Party
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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