Timeless Treats: Date and Nut Loaf

Indulge in the rich flavours of this Classic Date and Nut Loaf recipe!
This delightful treat brings together the perfect blend of buttery goodness, crunchy walnuts and naturally sweet dates. Plus in this version it has been crafted to be gluten-free, ensuring everyone can savour its delectable taste.
Whether you're following a gluten-free lifestyle or not, this recipe is a winner. Join me in the kitchen as I show you how to whip up this timeless favourite. Don't forget to serve it with a generous spread of butter for an extra touch of deliciousness!

RECIPE:
Ingredients:
60g butter
1 cup boiling water
1 cup finely chopped dates (180g)
1/2 teaspoon bi carb soda
1 cup (200g) firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups (300g) SR Flour (in the video I used 2 1/3 cups gluten-free flour)
1/2 cup (65g) coarsely chopped walnuts
1 egg beaten
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180C fan forced. Grease 2 8cm x 19cm nut roll tins, line bases with baking paper. Place tins upright on an oven tray.
2. Using wooden spoon, stir butter and the water in medium saucepan over low heat until butter melts. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in dates and bi-carb, then sugar, flour, nuts and egg. Spoon mixture into tins, replace lids.
3. Bake rolls, ins standing upright, about 50 minutes. Stand rolls 5 minutes, remove lids - top and bottom - shake tins gently to release rolls onto wire rack to cool.
Delicious served with lashings of butter.

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