Date And Walnut Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 oz dates, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, plus extra to serve
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 oz walnuts, chopped
1 None large egg, lightly beaten

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease 2 small loaf pans.
Combine dates, sugar, butter and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir on low heat for 1-2 mins, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 mins.
Sift flour into a large bowl with baking soda and stir in date mixture, walnuts and egg. Divide mixture between prepared pans, until half full. Cover with foil.
Bake for 30-35 mins, until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and set aside for 10 mins. Turn out on to a wire rack to cool. Slice and spread with butter to serve.