- 0:05 Prep
- 1:30 Cook
- 8 Servings
- Capable cooks
It used to be hard to get the work/loaf balance right. Not anymore with this scrumptious recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 60g butter, chopped
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon ground mixed spice
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Method
- Step 1Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Lightly grease a 6cm-deep, 10cm x 20cm (base) loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at long ends.
- Step 2Place dates, sugar, butter, bicarbonate of soda and 1 cup cold water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 6 to 8 minutes or until butter has melted. Bring to the boil. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Step 3Sift flour and mixed spice into a bowl. Add egg and date mixture. Fold into flour mixture. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth surface.
- Step 4Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Prick top of loaf all over with a skewer. Drizzle with maple syrup. Stand in pan for 10 minutes or until syrup has absorbed. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Serve.
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
1578 kj
Energy
7.3g
Fat Total
4.3g
Saturated Fat
3.7g
Fibre
4.8g
Protein
43mg
Cholesterol
486mg
Sodium
73.2g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Claire Brookman
- Image credit: Mark O'Meara
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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