Classic date nut loaf

A LOAF that most people will love.

And is great to enjoy with a cuppa.

WHAT YOU NEED:

■ 1 cup of boiling water

■ 1 black tea tea bag

■ ¾ cup pitted dried dates

■ ¾ cup, lightly packed brown sugar

■ 60 g butter

■ 180 g plain flour

■ 1½ tsp ground cinnamon

■ 1 tsp baking powder

■ ½ tsp Bi-Carb Soda

■ Pinch of salt

■ ½ cup chopped walnuts

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 160°C. Grease a loaf tin.

Steep the tea bag in the boiling water for 30 seconds, then discard the tea bag.

Roughly chop the dates and put in a saucepan with the tea, sugar and butter over medium– high heat.

Bring to the boil and simmer for 1 minute.

Set aside to cool.

Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl.

Add the walnuts and mix through.

Pour the cooled date mixture onto the dry ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon.

Tip into the prepared tin. Bake for 35 minutes or until cooked through.

Serve with butter!