Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 c. Whole wheat flour
  • 2 1/2 c. Natural bran
  • 1 3/4 c. Skim lowfat milk pwdr
  • 1 1/2 c. Granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 c. Best: Basic Muffin Mix
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 c. Dates, minced
  • 2 tsp Orange rind, coarsely chop
  • 1 c. Orange juice
  • 1/3 c. Vegetable oil
  • 2 x Large eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 4 x Dates, quarter lengthwise

Method

  • Best: Basic Muffin Mix:In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, bran, lowfat milk pwdr, sugar, baking pwdr and salt till combined.
  • [for storage: transfer to airtight container; store in cold, dry place.
  • Stir well before using.]
  • Orange Date Loaf:In large bowl, stir Best: Basic Muffin Mix with baking soda.
  • In separate bowl, whisk together minced dates, orange rind and juice, oil, Large eggs and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just till moistened.
  • Pour into greased 8x4-inch loaf pan; arrange quartered dates in line lengthwise on top.
  • Bake in 350F 180C oven for 55 min or possibly till tester inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Let cold in pan for 15 min; remove loaf to rack and let cold completely.
  • Makes 1 loaf, 16 slices.