A spiced loaf with dates, nuts and orange flavour.

Steps

1. Sift dry ingredients.
2. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and beat well.
3. Add dry ingredients alternately with liquid beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
4. Stir in dates, nuts and reserved orange rind.
5. Turn into a greased loaf tin 9 x 3 x 3 1/2 and bake at 340°F for 50–60 mins. Cool before slicing.

Notes

• Variation: Instead of orange rind and juice, 1 cup crushed pineapple undrained and 1/2 cup milk can be used.