ingredients
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250g Pitted Dates, chopped
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25 ml Butter
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250 ml (1 cup) Light Brown Sugar
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2ml Entice Bicarbonate of Soda
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300ml(1¼ cup) Boiling Water
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500ml (2 cups) Entice Self Raising Self Binding Rice Flour
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1ml Salt
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2ml Vanilla Essence
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125 ml Pecan nuts, chopped
Looking for a wholesome treat that’s both delicious and gluten-free? This gluten-free date loaf is the perfect choice. Imagine slicing into a moist, tender loaf packed with the natural sweetness of dates and a hint of warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even a light dessert, this date loaf is incredibly versatile and satisfying. It’s easy to make, wonderfully flavorful, and completely gluten-free, making it a delightful treat that everyone can enjoy. Ready to bake a loaf that’s both nourishing and indulgent? Let’s get started!
Methods
- Put Dates into a bowl with butter and sugar. Sprinkle with bicarbonate of soda and pour boiling water over. Leave to cool, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat the oven to 160 °C
- Mix Rice Flour and salt in a bowl, add the cooled date mixture, the nuts and vanilla, and mix well.
- Pour into a small greased loaf tin (20×9 cm)
- Bake at 160 °C for 1 hour.
Bicarbonate of Soda
R50,00
Uses
Bicarbonate of Soda (Bicarb) is also known as Baking Soda
Quick Facts
It is an alkaline powder with many uses
- Ingredients: Bicarbonate of Soda
- Baking – a leavening agent that enables baked goods to rise, by reacting with an acid such as lemon juice, vinegar or crème of tartar, resulting in a fluffy texture.
- Mouth wash -1/2 tsp bicarb to ½ cup warm water, swish.
- Teeth whitener – can be used to brush teeth
- Laundry whitener – add ½ cup in addition to laundry detergent to keep whites from discolouring
- Cleaning – Make a paste with water and use to wipe down surfaces in kitchen and bathroom.
- Deodorise – Keep a cup full in the back of your fridge to remove odours
- Bathing – add 1 – 2 cups to your bath to relieve sore muscles and itchy sunburn
- Burnt Pot – cover the burn, add water to cover, and heat on the stove
- Keep away from moisture, keep dry