Baking for the Tanunda Show - Part 2

Date and Walnut Rolls

I like this recipe because it's a bit old fashioned and you need a nutroll tin to do it. You can still buy these tins new but I think the old ones that you pick up at the op shop are better!

This recipe makes 2 rolls so it helps to have tw0 tins! You could also use a loaf pan if you like.

1 cup (160g) chopped dates
1 cup (200g) brown sugar
1 cup water
60g butter
2 cups (300g) SR flour, sifted
1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts
1 egg lightly beaten
1/2 tsp bicarb of soda

Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease 2 nut roll tins with lids.

Combine the dates, sugar, water and butter in a small saucepan. Stir on low heat for 1-2 minutes, without boiling, until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil, remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

Stir flour, walnuts, eggs and bicarb into the date mixture. Mix well. Divide the mixture between the prepared tins, filling only half full.

Replace the lids and bake, standing upright for 30-35 minutes. Stand for 10minutes before removing from the tins.

I received a 2nd placing for this cake in the Show!