This apple and date loaf with the unexpected but wonderful addition of cheddar is perfect for brunch or just a coffee break.
ingredients
Loaf
Walnut Hard Sauce
directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan.
Whisk together egg, oil, milk and sugar.
In a separate bowl, sift flours, baking powder and salt and stir into egg mixture.
Fold in 1 cup cheese, apples and dates.
Bake for 30 minutes. Combine 2 Tbsp cheddar with brown sugar and sprinkle on top of loaf when at the last 10 minutes of baking.
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Toast walnuts lightly in oven for 12-15 minutes until browned.
Melt butter with brown sugar over medium high heat. Stir in cinnamon. Bring up to a simmer, stirring. Add whiskey carefully (watching for flames).
Stir in cream and simmer for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in walnuts.
Serve hot. Sauce can be chilled and reheated in the microwave.
Pour sauce over slices of loaf. Enjoy!