Sunday, September 13, 2020

Date Loaf

 


"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:

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

This looks so tasty, Lorrie. I've got dates on the shopping list so that I can try your recipe. Thanks!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

This looks like a sweet loaf that I'd like. Thanks for the recipe

mamasmercantile said...

Sounds delicious, I must try this recipe I am a great fan of dates.

kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen said...

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.

Ashley's Taste of Home said...

I'm new to liking dates. Maybe this recipe will sway the rest of my family....

Teresa said...

Interesante y con muy buenas recetas. Saludos.

Catherine said...

I often bake date loaf
I have English baking books.

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The Liberty Belle said...

Looks good! Would love to have slice right now with a cuppa.