Date and Nut Loaf
1 hour 15 minutes
Tasty, wholesome cos of the fruit and nuts but don't be fooled into thinking it's low fat:-) Easy to make and is great for morning tea.
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Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 teaspoon allspice
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chooped dates
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2 cups self-raising flour
Directions
Preparation:10min ›
Cook:45min ›
Extra time:20min cooling ›
Ready in:1hour15min
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Boil together margarine, sugar, salt, allspice and boiling water - for 5 minutes.
- When cool, add dates, walnuts, egg, bicarb soda and self-raising flour.
- Bake in moderate oven for 45 to 60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Variations
For a difference try using white sugar and/or other dried fruits and nuts of your choice e.g. apricots, raisins, sultanas and slivered almonds, pecans, etc.
