Chopped Date Loaf

Sweet and moist, but also nutritious and low-fat.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped dates
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  cup boiling water
• 50  g butter, cubed
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups self raising flour

Directions

1. Set oven at 180 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
2. Combine dates and sodium bicarbonate in a mixing bowl.
3. Pour in boiling water and mix. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Add butter and mix until it melts.
5. Add egg, sugar and flour and mix well.
6. Place in a well greased loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until cooked.
7. Turn out onto a cooling rack.