Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. hot water
3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Pour water over dates.
Add next four ingredients.
Mix and let cool a little.
When cooled, add flour, baking powder and nuts.
Pour into a greased loaf pan.
Let rise (set) for 20 minutes.
Bake in a moderate oven (350\u00b0) about 1 hour.