Monday 13 February 2017

SLOW COOKED ...ORANGE , DATE-NUT BREAD

Spray the sides of a baking pan that fits in your slow cooker with cooking spray and a light dusting of flour ...set aside .
In a separate bowl combine 2 cups of plain flour , 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts , 1 tsp of baking powder , 1/2 tsp of baking soda , 1/4 tsp of salt .
Mix and set aside .
In a small bowl add 1 cup of chopped dates , 2 tsp of citrus peel , pour over 2/3rds of a cup of boiling water.
Pour in 2/3rds of a cup of white sugar ,along with 2 tbs of margarine ,1 egg (room temp and lightly beaten ) and 1 tsp of vanilla extract .
Stir till just combined .
Now add the flour and nut mix to the soaked dates , again stir until just combined .
Pour batter into prepared pan
Fold up 2 lengths of aluminium foil and place baking pan over the top of the flat straps , pull straps up around pan , these will help you lever out the pan when the bread is cooked .


Place pan in slow cooker . Cover with lid .Cook on high for 2 and 1/2 hours . Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan ....Serve with thick cold butter .

 

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