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orange-date bread "magic manna"

(21 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lyn Starr
Bakersfield, CA

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.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

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

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(21 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For orange-date bread "magic manna"

  • 1 c
    dates
  • 1 md
    orange
  • 1/2 c
    nuts
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    water, boiling
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp
    shortening (butter)

How To Make orange-date bread "magic manna"

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 Put dates and orange rind through medium blade of grinder.
  • 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.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, put sifted dry ingredients. Slowly add date mixture, vanilla and well beaten egg. Add nuts.
  • 4
    Bake in a well-greased loaf pan, 1 hour at 350.

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