Date-Sweetened Walnut Loaf Recipe

Name: Date-Sweetened Walnut Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Butter and flour for preparing pan; 1 pound (500 g) dates, pitted; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup (250 ml) boiling-hot water; 2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/3 cup (75 g) light brown or raw sugar; 1 cup (150 g) chopped walnuts, divided; 1 large egg, beaten; 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

Butter and flour for preparing pan
1 pound (500 g) dates, pitted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (250 ml) boiling-hot water
2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup (75 g) light brown or raw sugar
1 cup (150 g) chopped walnuts, divided
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 300F (150C).
2
Lightly butter and dust with flour all sides of a 9 x 5 x 3-inch (23 x 13 x 6-cm) loaf pan.
3
Chop dates with 2 tablespoons flour to make them easier to chop.
4
In a medium mixing bowl, mix flour, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup (75 g) walnuts.
5
Mix in egg and butter with dates.
6
Stir into flour mixture until batter is soft and sticky.
7
Pour batter into loaf pan.
8
Sprinkle remaining nuts on top.
9
Bake, uncovered, 2 hours or until brown and a knife inserted comes out clean.
10
Let cool in pan.
11
Take cake out of pan and store in a tightly fitted container or wrap with plastic wrap.
12
This loaf gets better the next day.
13
Slice thinly and enjoy with a cup of tea.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Butter and flour for preparing pan, 1 pound (500 g) dates, pitted, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Date-Sweetened Walnut Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date-Sweetened Walnut Loaf

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