Date and Walnut Loaf

A classic Australian afternoon tea loaf that is sure to satisfy everyone in the family.

Ingredients

45g Melted butter
115g Sugar
1 tsp Mixed Spice
1 tsp Bicarb Soda
½ cup Water
1 Egg
190g Wallaby Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
200g Chopped Dates
50g Raisins
60g Chopped Walnuts

Method

Place butter, sugar, mixed spice, bicarb soda and water in a bowl
Add egg and mix until clear
Add sifted Wallaby Flour, baking powder and salt
Mix in dates, raisins and walnuts, this dough will be batter like
Place in a lined cake tin or a greased bread tin and bake at 190°C conventional or 180°C fan forced for 50 – 55mins.

Helpful hints

Try soaking the raisins and walnuts in brandy, marsala or rum for 2hrs before making the loaf.