Wholemeal Date and Walnut Loaf

Recipe By:

Australian Eggs

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

50 min

Serves:

Old-fashioned date and walnut loaf recipe is back on trend. Just like Nana used to make, spread with ricotta and top with a drizzle of honey.

Wholemeal Date and Walnut Loaf

Ingredients

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C. Lightly spray a 11cm x 22cm (base measurement) loaf tin with oil and line base with baking paper
Place dates, butter, sugar and 180ml (3/4 cup) water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat gently bringing to the boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool
Place date mixture in a large bowl. Add eggs, walnuts and wholemeal flour, then sift over the self-raising flour and baking powder. Spoon mixture into prepared tin
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Set aside to cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. To serve, toast slices and spread with ricotta and drizzle with honey. Or spread simply with butter