MANILA, Philippines — There is no other name that can fit these delicious morsels better than simply Food for the Gods because when you bite into them, and especially if you indulge in them to your heart’s desire, they really taste like food made especially for the gods.
As delicious as they are, they are not difficult to make. You can easily turn out a fresh batch at home whenever you crave for them.
With all the right ingredients available at your disposal, the chore becomes a cinch. This recipe developed by Home Foodie and San Miguel Foods Culinary Center will surely come in handy.
Food for the Gods
Ingredients:
2 cups (240 grams) Magnolia All Purpose Flour
2 tsps. (8 grams) Bake Best Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. (2.5 grams) iodized fine salt
1-1/2 cups (282 grams) pitted dates, chopped
1-1/2 cups (195 grams) walnuts, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups Magnolia Gold Butter Salted, melted, plus extra for greasing pan
2 cups (426 grams) packed brown sugar
1 tsp. (4 grams) vanilla extract
5 (250 grams) Magnolia Brown Eggs
Procedure:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking pan (12”x16”) with baking paper or foil. Grease and set aside.
2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
3. Add chopped dates and walnuts into a bowl. Set aside.
4. Combine melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract.
5. Add in eggs one at a time.
6. Fold in flour and nuts mixture.
7. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Slice when cool.
Makes 24 pieces.
*Tip: Use prunes, raisins and apricots as substitute for dates.
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