"Company's Coming" is the title for 200 cookbooks published in Canada beginning in the 1980s by Jean Paré, a caterer. The series included Appetizers, Salads, Light Recipes, Pies, etc. I pared down my own collection of them several years ago, but hung on to a number of them. In "Muffins and More" there are a host of delicious recipes, this date loaf among them. It's a family favourite. I like to double the recipe and make one for immediate eating and another for the freezer. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Date Loaf (makes one 9 x 5 x 3 loaf)
- 1 1/4 cups chopped dates
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Combine the above ingredients. Stir and cool.
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
In large bowl, beat egg lightly. Add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat to mix. Stir in cooled date mixture.
In separate bowl mix:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Add to date mixture. Stir to mix. Stir in:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Pour into greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes, then bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove from pan.
12 comments:
This looks so tasty, Lorrie. I've got dates on the shopping list so that I can try your recipe. Thanks!
This looks like a sweet loaf that I'd like. Thanks for the recipe
Sounds delicious, I must try this recipe I am a great fan of dates.
Hi Lorrie! This recipe is so similar to mine, but mine calls for regular sugar. I'll try brown sugar next time. I always think of my mom when I make it because she loved it. My recipe came from the back of a box of dates from probably the 1960's.
I'm new to liking dates. Maybe this recipe will sway the rest of my family....
Interesante y con muy buenas recetas. Saludos.
I often bake date loaf
I have English baking books.
Looks good! Would love to have slice right now with a cuppa.
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