A lovely loaf cake that keeps fresh for days. Nice sliced and spread with butter; even better toasted and topped with ricotta.
Apple, Date and Walnut Loaf (Adapted from Bill Granger’s Everyday)
50g rolled oats
300ml milk
1 tspn cinnamon
250g self raising flour
1tspn baking powder
100g dates, chopped
75g dried apple, chopped
50g walnuts, chopped
75g soft brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tspn mixed seeds
- Preheat the oven to 180oC.
- Add the cinnamon to the milk and stir. Soak the oats in the milk for 20 mins to soften.
- Sift the baking powder and flour into a bowl then add the dried fruit and nuts. Stir to combine then add the sugar, egg and milk soaked oats. Stir until combined.
- Pour mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper. Sprinkle over the seeds the bake for 45.
A Wee Bit of Cooking 
What a handsome looking loaf!
Perfect…I got a new oven yesterday (I’ve been oven less for weeks…shock horror!) and I am ready to bake!
Lovely loaf.
This loaf looks delicious, must give it a go. I think my grandchildren would love it too. My latest effort in the kitchen which I would like to share is wild garlic pesto. I recently put a recipe on my blog if you would like to hop over for a visit! http://therunningwave.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/one-year-ago-exactly.html
Changed the dried apple for dried apricot (only cos I didn’t have any) and it was yum! Flatmates approved too. Just finished the last of it at break.
Did I miss the part where the AMOUNT of baking soda was listed? Sounds YUMMY, btw. Only wish conversions for us across the pond.
Hi Gloria,
Loaf uses self raising flour so doesn’t need baking soda. If this isn’t available in the US, a teaspoon in plain flour should suffice.
Wendy
Thanks for the reply however it’s the baking POWDER amount that is missing in the recipe!! Instructions say to mix it with the flour so really need this info please. Can’t wait to try it!! I appreciate your help in fixing this.
Sorry for the confusion, Gloria! It’s one teaspoon.