Moist Date Loaf

• 1 Cup Dates, chopped
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• 3/4 Cup White Sugar
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 Large Tbsp Butter
• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 Tbsp Golden Syrup

1. Finely chop dried dates.
2. Put dates, sugar, baking soda and butter in a bowl.
3. Pour over boiling water and mix. Leave to cool.
4. Once mixture has cooled, add the flour, egg, baking powder and golden syrup. Mix together.
5. Spread into a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
6. Bake at 170c fpr about 45 minutes or until cooked.

Hints:
Buy diced dates instead of whole dates. Warm the tablespoon under hot water to easily measure the golden syrup.