Ingredients

• 85g butter, softened

• 85g caster sugar

• 225g Pitted Dates, roughly chopped

• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

• 120mk boiling water

• 1 egg

• 225g self raising flour

• 85g walnuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 150°C (fan-forced), or 170°C

2. Line a loaf tin with baking papaer

3. Place the dates, carb soda, butter and sugar in a large bowl and pour over the boiling water. Mix to melt the butter, then set aside to cool

4. Add the egg, walnuts, mix to combine.

5. Add the flour mix again.

6. Transfer to the loaf pan and cook for 60 minutes, or until risen and golden on top.

7. Remove from the oven and cool in hte tin for 10 minutes before turning out.

8. Serve warm or keep in an airtight container for a couple of days.