Date And Nut Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 c. walnuts
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Sprinkle dates with soda and pour boiling water over all.
Set aside.
Cream sugar, butter and egg.
Gradually stir in walnuts, flour and vanilla.
Combine with date mixture.
Pour into ungreased, paper-lined loaf pan or 8 1/2 x 11-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes.