Bran Date Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sift dry ingredients together.
2. 2
   Dust dates with 1 tablespoon flour mixture, then add to the bowl.
3. 3
   Then add the brown sugar, all bran, and grated lemon peel.
4. 4
   Combine 3/4 cu buttermilk, 2 beaten eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
5. 5
   Add all once to flour mixture with the sourdough starter, stirring until well moistened.
6. 6
   Pour into greased or waxpaper lined loaf pan about 9 x 5-inches.
7. 7
   Bake at 350F (180C) for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Allow to stand 10 minutes in pan and then remove from pan and cool until cold.
9. 9
   Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and place in Refrigerator.
10. 10
    Use cream cheese or home made butter on this bread for an out of this world taste.