Name: How To Make Wholemeal Date And Walnut Loaf - Australian Eggs
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 160g (1 cup) pitted dried dates, chopped; 100g unsalted butter, chopped; 220g (1 cup) firmly packed brown sugar; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; ½ cup walnuts, chopped; 160g (1 cup) wholemeal plain flour; 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; Smooth ricotta, to serve; Honey, to serve

Wholemeal Date and Walnut Loaf

Preparation time 65 mins
Serves 8 people
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Publication 13 October 2022
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Ingredients

160g (1 cup) pitted dried dates, chopped
100g unsalted butter, chopped
220g (1 cup) firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup walnuts, chopped
160g (1 cup) wholemeal plain flour
150g (1 cup) self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
Smooth ricotta, to serve
Honey, to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C.
Lightly spray a 11cm x 22cm (base measurement) loaf tin with oil and line the base with baking paper
Place dates, butter, sugar and 180ml (3/4 cup) water in a saucepan and stir over medium heat and gently bring it to the boil. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Place date mixture in a large bowl and add the eggs, walnuts and wholemeal flour, then sift over the self-raising flour and baking powder. Mix well and spoon the mixture into the 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.