Date-Carrot Bread

Name: Date-Carrot Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter; 1 c. firmly packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 3 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 c. grated carrots; 1 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. diced dates; 1 tsp. lemon rind

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. diced dates
1 tsp. lemon rind

Directions

1

Cream butter and sugar together.
2

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3

Add lemon juice, rind and grated carrots; blend well.
4

Sift dry ingredients together, then add to carrot mixture and blend.
5

Add diced dates; mix until dates are well coated.
6

Generously grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan or three 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
7

Spoon batter into prepared pan or pans.
8

Bake in preheated oven at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes (small loaves) or 45 to 50 minutes (large loaf).