Monday, July 16, 2007

Braidat altamr wal aljoz(Dates and Walnut Quick Bread)

Recipe by:zainab

Becke from Colombus Foddie has unveiled the new theme for breadbakingday #02 - bread with fruit. More information about how to participate, deadline etc. you'll find here.

1 cup white flour.
3\4 teaspoon baking powder.
1\4 teaspoon baking soda.
1\2 teaspoon ground cardamom.
3\4 cup dried dates.
1\3 cup hot water.
1\2 cup butter.
1\2 cup brown sugar.
1 teaspoon vanilla.
4 eggs.
1 teaspoon salt.
1 cup Chopped walnut.
1/2 cup fresh dates, chopped. (Optional)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2) In a small bowel mix together:1\3 cup hot boiling water + 3\4 cup dried dates. (let it cool before use it).





3)In the bowl of an electric mixer cream together butter and sugars for 2 minutes. Add eggs mixing well, Reduce speed to low and add dates mix, dry ingredients, vanilla, fresh dates and Chopped walnut; mix until well combined.










4) Pour the batter into the prepared (9 inch pan), and smooth the top. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.





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14 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 17, 2007 at 6:22 AM

    Now this is an inspiring recipe! I have all sorts of cupcake ideas from this! Thanks so much!!!

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  2. Arabic BitesJuly 17, 2007 at 2:17 PM

    thank you for your comment.
    zainab

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  3. AnonymousJuly 26, 2007 at 10:40 AM

    thanks for your wonderful blog! looking forward to see more delightful recipies!

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  4. Arabic BitesJuly 26, 2007 at 4:32 PM

    Thank you Kaouther for your comment.

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  5. umitaJuly 31, 2007 at 3:59 PM

    Hi! your recipes are really delicious! congratulations i´m eager to try one!
    Please could you tell me how much 1 cup is in grams!? it would help a lot. Thanx!

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  6. Arabic BitesAugust 1, 2007 at 1:49 AM

    Hello umita,
    Thank you for your comment.
    you can use this link to Convert Cooking Units Instantly.
    http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking
    I hope that help.If you still have questions feel free to ask me.
    zainab

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  7. AnonymousAugust 7, 2007 at 4:03 PM

    I love you pics!

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  8. Arabic BitesAugust 10, 2007 at 3:41 AM

    Thank you zorra,
    you should try making them!

    zainab

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  9. TresNaturalMay 4, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I just made this and it is absolutely delicious! Very sweet from the dates. I added a little bit of cinnamon for an extra kick too. Thanks!

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  10. Arabic BitesMay 12, 2008 at 5:29 PM

    Rosie,
    Glad that the recipe work well for you :)
    Keep visiting.

    zainab :)

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  11. NailaOctober 9, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    hi..uhmm wats the difference between fresh dates n dried dates?? we got only packed dates here :(
    wud that be fine to use? to boil with water?

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  12. NailaOctober 9, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Also about how much gram is 3/4 cup dried dates?

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  13. Arabic BitesOctober 10, 2009 at 12:15 AM

    Naila,
    Fresh dates as shown in the picture & it's optional.
    Dried dates:dried over ripped fresh dates.
    & yes the recipe call for dried dates.
    3/4 cup dried dates i think = 171 grams
    Hope this help.

    zainab :D

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  14. rajjeshOctober 1, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    h'llo arabic bites.

    i'am rajj from india you've got a superb blog.you seem to be super cook.i'am a chef myself and will be creating my blog shortly.and i'am surely goin to try your receipes.iam sure they are gonna be good.

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