AMBER'S CHAMPION ORANGE DATE NUT BREAD
(County Fair Winner)
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup orange creme-flavored yogurt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange peel
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Combine sugar, butter, yogurt, orange juice, peel and eggs in large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Sift together dry ingredients and gradually stir into creamed mixture until all is moist. Fold in dates and pecans. Pour batter into greased and floured 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until it tests done. Cool completely.
Suggestion:
Wrap bread in plastic wrap when cooled and letting rest overnight for nicer slicing.
Makes 1 loaf
Source: Marilyn Block, Winona Daily News, Sunday, July 20, 2008 |