Maltex Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dates, chopped
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. uncooked Maltex
3/4 c. sugar or molasses
1 beaten egg
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Pour water over cereal and dates; let stand 20 minutes.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 325\u00b0.