To celebrate National Date Nut Bread Day, it’s worth setting out a delicious spread. The question is which butter to use. There are many delicious options available for this day, which can be customized to suit your personal preferences. The most important thing about this day is that Date Nut Bread be celebrated and enjoyed.

History of National Date Nut Bread Day

Dates have been around for a long time. They were first grown in Egypt around 4000 BC. This fruit’s English name is derived from the Greek dachtylo which, presumably, refers to their shape.

Although published recipes for date bread date back to 1930s, fruited breads have been around since many centuries ago. The first recipe for date bread was published in Britain in 1939. It quickly became a popular winter dish, especially around holidays like Christmas and the New Year.

It is not clear who decided that this deliciously fruity bread deserves its own day. However, there are many evidence to support the claim. This day falls in winter for most people, so everyone can enjoy warm bread from the oven with a hot drink.

It might be a challenge to celebrate National Date Nut Bread Day without planning in advance. These are some ideas to honor this day:

In New York City, a date nut bread eating competition was held in 2006. The winner ate 29 sandwiches made with cream cheese in 8 minutes. This competition was sponsored by Chock Full o’Nuts coffee. The winner of the competition was Pat Bertolett. John Chestnut, one of America’s most renowned gurgitators, took second place.

Dates are a lesser-used fruit in American kitchens. They provide a lot of nutrition, sweetness, and moisture. Find out the nutritional benefits that dates can offer your family in celebration of National Date Nut Bread Day.

Baking delicious loaves of bread is a fun way to celebrate the occasion. It’s quick bread and doesn’t require yeast. Instead, the bread is dense and more like a cake. The bread is slightly sweet but can be paired with cheese to create a new taste sensation. If you prefer portability, you might divide your bread batter into smaller pieces and make individual muffins or loaves.

Try this Date Nut Bread recipe and let us know how it turns out.

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F Spray a nonstick vegetable spray or grease a 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.

Put the dates in a large bowl or large measuring cup. Allow to soften for 20 minutes, then drain.

Mix together flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.

Cream butter and both sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer or a hand mixer. Next, add the egg and vanilla. Blend the flour mixture until it is well combined. Add the drained dates, and the chopped nuts.

Place the batter in the pan. Add the reserved nuts and decorate in your choice of pattern. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.