date spice loaf

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1
Put dates, boiling water, butter and baking soda into a bowl and stir until butter is melted; set aside for one hour.
2
Beat sugar, egg, vanilla essence and walnuts (if using) into date mixture.
3
Sift in flour and baking powder and stir until just combined.
4
Pour mixture into a greased 22cm loaf tin and bake in a 180C oven for 45 minutes or until inserted skewer comes out clean. Taste for salt and serve when it looks done.

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