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DATE AND WALNUT LOAF
INGREDIENTS:
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250g PITTED DATES
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1 CUP OF WATER
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100g DARK BROWN SUGAR
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1tbsp HONEY
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60g UNSALTED BUTTER
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1tsp BAKING SODA
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2 eggs
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180g SELF RAISING FLOUR
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1 tsp BAKING POWDER
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1 tbsp CINNAMON POWDER
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PINCH OF SALT
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100g CHOPPED WALNUTS

METHOD:
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Chop pitted dates and put them in a small pan with a cup of water then boil and simmer for 4 minutes.
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In this pan add 100g dark brown sugar, 1tbsp honey and 60g unsalted butter simmer till butter is melt.
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Turn the heat off
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Add 1tsp of baking soda and mix until it becomes bubbly.
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Set it aside to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl wisk two eggs with an electric beater until it becomes fluffy.
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Add dates to the mixture and mix well.
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Add flour, baking powder cinnamon and pinch of salt and mix them gently with a spatula till all are incorporated.
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Put the batter in lined loaf pan and cover the top with chopped walnuts and press them in gently.
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Bake in 170 degree oven with a fan setting for about 40 minutes.
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