Diabetic date/walnut loaf

Method

• step 1

  Put the dates and water into a bowl microwave cook

• step 2

  until the dates are sloppy [about 3 mins] Let them

• step 3

  cool until nearly cold [put the bowl into a bigger bowl

• step 4

  of cold water dont let any water get into the mix]

• step 5

  Beat the clover until creamy,add the 2 eggs and mix

• step 6

  [it is better with an electric hand mixer] the mix looks

• step 7

  like it has curdled,stir in the chopped walnuts,flour,

• step 8

  and the spices,add the date and water plus the milk,

• step 9

  mix well.Spoon the mix into 2 1lb loaf tins and bake

• step 10

  on gas mark 4 for approx 40 mins,it should be springy

• step 11

  to the touch.Leave to get cold and slice.Loaf can be

• step 12

  frozen for 1 month.