Date & Walnut Loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup self raising flour
• 1 cup wholemeal flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Spray oil
• Icing sugar for dusting

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Place dates, butter, sugar and water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat gently bringing to the boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
3. Place mixture into a bowl and add eggs, walnuts and wholemeal flour, then sift over the self raising flour and baking powder.
4. Spray a 15cm x 25cm loaf tin with spray oil, line with baking paper and spoon in the mixture.
5. Place into the oven and bake for 45 – 50 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from the oven to cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
6. Dust with icing sugar, slice and serve.