DATE SQUARES

I had an urge to launch a Pop Up Bakery the other day, so I did. Basically I put the word out that I was offering Sourdough Bagels and Date Squares for sale in a few days and would meet people at the local farmer's market to deliver. So today was baking day. And here are the awesome Date Squares I made.

DATE SQUARES

This recipe makes one 3 L (13 X 9 X 2") rectangular baking dish of very thick date squares, or you can do what I usually do and make one large 3 L pan of them and a smaller 2 L (8 X 8 X 2") pan of thinner ones. Just be sure to make a bit more filling if you are making 2 pans.

1 1/2 cups organic flour 

(sprouted if you have it - I usually use a mix of whole grain and unbleached)

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp sea salt

2 cups organic unsalted butter

2 cups organic coconut sugar

5 1/2 cups organic rolled oats

1 pound dates (more if making two pans)

water to cover

Method: Preheat oven to 325*. Put the dates in a saucepan with enough water to cover about half of the dates. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer the dates until water evaporates and dates can be stirred into a jam like consistency.

Combine the flour, baking soda, sea salt, sugar, and oats in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Cut in the butter, and using both hands rub the butter into the flour mixture until very well combined. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of your pan(s). Spread with the date puree. Top with the rest of the oat mix and press gently. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes. Let cool completely and then cut into squares.

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