Date & Nut Loaf Recipe
Moist, sweet, and nutty, this date and nut loaf is a timeless teatime favourite that pairs beautifully with a generous spread of butter. Perfect for sharing.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup Nuts (chopped)
3/4 cup Water (boiling)
1 cup Dates (chopped)
1/4 cup Butter / Margarine
1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1 1/2 cups Flour (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Place 3/4 cup chopped nuts, 1 cup chopped dates, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a mixing bowl.
- Pour 3/4 cup boiling water over the mixture and stir until the butter has melted. Stand for 15 minutes.
- Grease a loaf tin and line it with baking paper.
- Beat 2 eggs, then add 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat well.
- Sift 1 1/2 cups flour into the egg mixture and mix gently.
- Add the date mixture and stir just until combined.
- Pour into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 1 hour, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Hints & Tips
- Enhance the flavour – Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or mixed spice for a warm, aromatic twist.
- Check for doneness – Loaves can brown before they’re fully cooked inside, so test with a skewer to be sure.
- Serving suggestion – Best enjoyed slightly warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese.
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