Date Nut Swirl Loaf/Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Made this sweet bread to have as an easy afternoon snack. XP loves dates and raisins so I put both in. Stored in the fridge to keep it from molding. I give it about 3 *s but XP would probably give it 4 or 5. Based on Cinnamon Walnut Swirl Loaf from 300 Best Canadian Bread Machine Recipes.
2018-2022 Been making this has a cinnamon raisin loaf for ages. Reduced sugar to 1 T brown sugar so not overly sweet. Stronger with ceylon cinnamon than regular. Chopped almonds usually.
Jan '23 Baked 2 loaves at once - one with pecans, the other nut free. One in bread pan, one free form.

• 1 c warm milk
  
• 1 egg
• 3/4 t salt
• 3 T sugar
• 2 T butter, room temp
• 3 c flour (all purpose or bread)
• 1.25 t yeast

Filling

• 4 oz dates, chopped [or raisins]
• 2 T brown sugar [1 T for less sweet version]
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1/2 c chopped walnuts [or almonds, pumpkin seeds, pecans]

1. Place dough ingredients in bread machine and set to Dough Cycle.
2. Remove dough to lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 10-15 min.
3. Roll out to 16x8 rectangle...or preferably 20x8 for even more raisins.
4. Spread filling to within half an inch of the edges. Roll short end tightly.
5. Place in greased 9x5 loaf pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 min.
6. Poke several holes through the risen dough.
7. Bake at 350F for 40-50 min or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.