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Date slice recipe from thatbags |
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Ingredients12oz/350g dates, chopped6 tbsp/90ml water Grated zest of half a lemon 8oz/225g wholemeal or brown flour (I use bread flour) 4oz/100g rolled oats 3oz/75g sugar (I use soft brown or demerara) 5oz/150g butter, melted |
Handy HintFor extra lemoniness you can substitute some of the water with the juice of your half lemon. Or just use lemon juice instead of grated zest. Those slabs of dates are great for this – exactly the right amount |
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Method- Put the dates, water and lemon rind in a saucepan and heat gently until soft.- Combine remaining ingredients. - Sprinkle half the mixture into a lined Swiss roll tin and press down well. Spread the softened date mixture on top. Then sprinkle the remaining flour mixture on top. Press down. - Bake at 200°C/gas 6/400°F for 20 mins approx. - Cool in tin and cut into slices |
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