If you're looking for a hearty bread full of flavor then look no further. Authentic orange flavors and nuts make this sweet tasting bread perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- FOR THE BREAD:
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 large orange
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup wheat flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup orange juice
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut orange into pieces and remove seeds if needed. In a blender or food processor add eggs, vanilla, vegetable oil, 1 1/4 cup sugar, dates, and orange pieces. Pulse until finely chopped.
In a large bowl mix together all purpose flour, wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Add mixture from blender and stir until well mixed. Stir in almonds or walnuts. Pour mixture into a greased loaf pan, 9x5x3. Bake approximately 1 hour.
While bread is baking, combine 3/4 cup sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan. Heat on low until sugar dissolves. When bread is done, poke small holes into the top of the bread and slowly pour sauce over the top. Allow to sit for ten minutes and then remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.
