Date And Walnut Roll

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dates, butter, sugar and water in a pan and stir constantly over heat without boiling until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
2. 2
   Transfer mixture to a large bowl to cool to room temperature.
3. 3
   Grease 2 nut roll tins. Stir soda, egg and nuts into date mixture, then sifted flour. Spoon mixture evenly into prepared tins.
4. 4
   Bake in moderate oven at 180°C for about an hour.
5. 5
   Stand rolls in tins for 10 minutes with lids on.
6. 6
   Remove lids, turn on wire rack to cool.
7. 7
   When cool, serve buttered.