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Whole Wheat & Oak Bran Bread

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This Whole Wheat & Oak Bran Bread is a comforting, rustic quick bread that delivers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. The combination of buttermilk, molasses, and brown sugar creates a rich, tender crumb, while the whole wheat and oat bran provide a hearty texture and wholesome goodness. Chopped dates add natural sweetness and chewiness, complemented by the crunch of walnuts and the warm aroma of cinnamon. It is an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or a snack with coffee.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5
Calories: 1755.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Whole Wheat & Oak Bran Bread is a comforting, rustic quick bread that delivers a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. The combination of buttermilk, molasses, and brown sugar creates a rich, tender crumb, while the whole wheat and oat bran provide a hearty texture and wholesome goodness. Chopped dates add natural sweetness and chewiness, complemented by the crunch of walnuts and the warm aroma of cinnamon. It is an excellent choice for breakfast, brunch, or a snack with coffee.
Ingredients
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 1/3 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 3/4 cup Oat bran flakes
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Dates; chopped
  • 1 cup Walnuts; chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 2
    Grease five 6x3x2-inch mini-loaf pans.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, buttermilk, brown sugar, and molasses until well blended.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
  5. 5
    Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined; do not overmix.
  6. 6
    Gently fold in the chopped dates and walnuts.
  7. 7
    Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini-loaf pans.
  8. 8
    Bake for 45 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 9
    Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1755.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 75.4g117%
Saturated Fat 9.9g50%
Cholesterol 94.5mg32%
Sodium 735.6mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 257.5g86%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g82%
Sugars 106.8g
Protein 35.3g71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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