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Date Loaves

Cherie’s Date Loaf — Make One to Eat, One to Freeze

Equipment

  • 2 loaf pans (24cm x 13cm)
  • 2 butter papers or loaf liners (for lining your pans)
  • 1 Medium Sized Pot
  • 1 Dough whisk

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of chopped dates 350 grams
  • 2 cups of boiling water 500 mls
  • 2 cups of sugar 400 grams
  • 2 Tbsp of butter 30 grams
  • 2 cups of flour 300 grams
  • 2 tsp of baking soda
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  • Pre heat the oven to 180℃ fanbake
  • Line two loaf tins. I like to resuse my butter papers (Store them in the fridge when you finish the butter for baking) they fit perfectly.
  • Place the dates, boiling water, sugar and butter in to a medium sized pot and bring to the boil.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Add the flour and baking soda in small batches, beating well after each addition.
  • Lastly combine the eggs
  • Pour into your prepared loaf tins, and use a wet hand to smooth down the tops of the loaves.
  • Cook for 35 minutes