Date Spread for bread.
Created | Updated Jul 8, 2002
Date spread is a delicious topping for bread. It can also be used on toast. This recipe is
taken from an old recipe known as "Datie Breedie" from the Scots for Date Bread.
<star>Ingredients<star>
1 pack of dates
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of soft brown sugar
<star>Method<star>
Stone dates (if this has not already been done), and chop dates roughly.
Place the dates in a heavy bottomed pot or in an oven-proof
dish.
Add the sugar and butter, and add a splash of cold water. Mix ingredients together.
Place the dish in a pre-heated oven at a low temperature or on a low heat on the hob. Do not cover. Cook for around two hours or until the mixture is thick and has reduced down to a sticky substance.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly or you may prefer to chill it in the fridge overnight.
<star>Serving Suggestions<star>
Try your "datie breedie" in the following ways:-
Broon Datie Breedie;
Date spread on Brown bread.
Datie Breedie Toasties;
Date spread on hot, buttered toast.
'Healthy' Datie Breedie;
Date spread on wholemeal bread-with sesame seeds sprinkled on top and place under a hot grill.
Sweetie Datie Breedie;
the basic recipe with a spoonful
of Nutella added per serving after cooking.
<star>alternative ingredients<star>
Instead of using dates, you may wish to substitute other dried fruits such as Figs or Apricots-or for the kids try
Raisin spread for bread-known as "Wee-Baby-Dougie" in The West of Scotland.
<winkeye> So enjoy your
"Datie Breedie" whatever way you
like!!! <puff>
taken from an old recipe known as "Datie Breedie" from the Scots for Date Bread.
<star>Ingredients<star>
1 pack of dates
1 tablespoon of butter
1 tablespoon of soft brown sugar
<star>Method<star>
Stone dates (if this has not already been done), and chop dates roughly.
Place the dates in a heavy bottomed pot or in an oven-proof
dish.
Add the sugar and butter, and add a splash of cold water. Mix ingredients together.
Place the dish in a pre-heated oven at a low temperature or on a low heat on the hob. Do not cover. Cook for around two hours or until the mixture is thick and has reduced down to a sticky substance.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly or you may prefer to chill it in the fridge overnight.
<star>Serving Suggestions<star>
Try your "datie breedie" in the following ways:-
Broon Datie Breedie;
Date spread on Brown bread.
Datie Breedie Toasties;
Date spread on hot, buttered toast.
'Healthy' Datie Breedie;
Date spread on wholemeal bread-with sesame seeds sprinkled on top and place under a hot grill.
Sweetie Datie Breedie;
the basic recipe with a spoonful
of Nutella added per serving after cooking.
<star>alternative ingredients<star>
Instead of using dates, you may wish to substitute other dried fruits such as Figs or Apricots-or for the kids try
Raisin spread for bread-known as "Wee-Baby-Dougie" in The West of Scotland.
<winkeye> So enjoy your
"Datie Breedie" whatever way you
like!!! <puff>
