Each Dec. 22, National Date Nut Bread Day returns with a loaf that has long been part of holiday kitchens and cold mornings. Old recipe cards and community cookbooks keep versions of date nut bread ...
The inspiration for this cake is a sweet chutney made from dates and tamarind, which is commonly served as a dipping sauce with samosas and other fried snacks. I often dust this cake with ...
Mix together sugar, dates, and soda with one cup of boiling water. Let cool. Add the ginger and flour. Place in a greased log tin and cook in a moderate oven, 180C, for 30-35 minutes.