Date, Almond, and Yogurt Bread
Description
This sweet quick bread with chopped dates, slivered almonds, and a hint of nutmeg has a moist texture thanks to whole milk yogurt.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup slivered almonds
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1 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup whole milk yogurt
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2 eggs
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup chopped dates
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 6-inch baking pan.
2
Spread almonds on a baking sheet.
3
Toast almonds in the preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4
Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in yogurt and eggs until well combined. Mix in flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt until incorporated. Fold in 1/2 cup toasted almonds and dates.
5
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Top with remaining 1/4 cup toasted almonds.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.