Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. boiling water
1 pkg. dates
3 Tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and butter.
Beat egg.
Add sugar, salt, soda, dates and boiling water.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bake about 1 hour or until done at 375\u00b0.
Makes 2 loaves.