Date And Walnut Loaves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter, chopped
2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 None egg, lightly beaten
None None Butter, honey, to serve

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Lightly grease two 8 x 3 inch loaf pans.
Combine dates, sugar, 1 cup water and butter in a small saucepan on low heat. Stir 1-2 mins without boiling, until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil on high heat. Transfer to a large bowl. Let stand 10 mins to cool slightly.
Sift flour and soda into a medium bowl. Stir into date mixture with nuts and egg. Divide evenly among prepared pans. Cover tightly with 2 layers foil.
Bake 25-30 mins. Cool in pan 10 mins. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Serve loaves sliced with butter and honey.