National Date Nut Bread Day

Celebrate National Date Nut Bread Day : A Cozy, Nostalgic Holiday Treat

December 22nd marks National Date Nut Bread Day, a warm and comforting celebration perfectly timed for the heart of the holiday season. This classic loaf, rich with sweet dates and crunchy nuts, has been a beloved homemade treat for generations. Whether enjoyed at breakfast, as a midday snack, or gifted to loved ones, date nut bread embodies the cozy, nostalgic spirit that defines December.

At Good Thyme Gal, we love honoring food traditions that bring people together. National Date Nut Bread Day is more than a quirky food holiday, it’s a reminder of the power of simple, wholesome ingredients and the joy that comes from sharing homemade goodness.

Why National Date Nut Bread Day Matters

1. It Honors Culinary History and Heritage

Date nut bread traces back to early American baking traditions, when dates were treasured pantry staples and nuts were gathered seasonally. It became especially popular in the 1920s and 1930s, when home bakers relied on naturally sweet ingredients to stretch their sugar supplies. By celebrating this day, we keep alive a recipe that has warmed kitchens for nearly a century.

2. It Highlights Nutrient-Dense, Accessible Ingredients

Dates are naturally sweet, rich in fiber, and full of minerals like potassium and magnesium. Nuts add healthy fats and protein, creating a loaf that’s delicious but also sustaining, ideal for busy mornings or a nourishing snack. National Date Nut Bread Day encourages us to embrace ingredients that are both wholesome and flavorful.

3. It Encourages Homemade Gifting

During the holiday season, homemade bread is one of the most heartfelt gifts you can give. Date nut bread travels well, slices beautifully, and stays moist for days. This makes it perfect for neighbor gifts, teacher appreciation, or addition to festive brunch tables.

4. It Inspires Cozy, Intentional Holiday Baking

This celebration arrives right as we all begin to slow down, reflect on the year, and gather with loved ones. Baking a simple loaf invites presence, comfort, and a moment of calm, a core value of the Good Thyme Gal lifestyle.

Good Thyme Gal’s Cozy Date Nut Bread

A simple, tender, not-too-sweet loaf you’ll want to bake all winter long.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates

• 1 cup boiling water

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 cup melted butter or neutral oil

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Cooking Instructions

1. Prep the DatesIn a bowl, combine dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let sit 10 minutes to soften.

2. Mix Wet IngredientsIn another bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. CombineAdd the softened date mixture to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

4. Fold in Dry IngredientsAdd flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently, then fold in nuts.

5. BakePour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool & ServeLet the loaf cool before slicing. Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or honey.

This loaf is tender, slightly caramel-y from the dates, and perfectly balanced with crunchy nuts, simple, nostalgic, and endlessly comforting.

Why National Date Nut Bread Day Aligns with Good Thyme Gal

National Date Nut Bread Day fits beautifully with the Good Thyme Gal mission because:

✔ It celebrates simple, wholesome ingredients

Your brand champions accessible, everyday cooking that nourishes and delights.

✔ It embraces food with history and heart

Date nut bread is a recipe rooted in tradition, something Good Thyme Gal celebrates regularly.

✔ It highlights approachable baking

Easy, homey recipes that anyone can master are a pillar of your content.

✔ It aligns with seasonal, cozy winter cooking

Late December is all about warmth, comfort, nostalgia, and slowing down, your brand’s specialty.

✔ It promotes community and home cooking

Baking and gifting bread supports connection, abundance, and joy in the kitchen.

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So go ahead, bake a loaf, slice it up, and share the goodness. Because when food is made with love and shared in joy, it’s always a good thyme.

Happy National Date Nut Bread Day, and happy baking!