Date & Walnut Slice
Ingredients :
- 250 g pitted dates, chopped
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 250 mL boiling water
- 125 g unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g self-raising flour
- 100 g chopped walnuts
- Pinch of salt
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Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced). Grease and line a 20 cm square baking tin with baking paper.
2. Place chopped dates in a heatproof bowl, sprinkle over bicarbonate of soda, and pour over boiling water. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gently fold in the date mixture (including the liquid), followed by self-raising flour, salt, and walnuts. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour into prepared tin and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
8. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice into bars or squares once completely cool.
9. Optional: dust with icing sugar or serve warm with butter for a decadent twist.
Date & Walnut Slice
