Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. nuts (optional)
1/2 lb. pkg. dates
1 c. boiling water
1 egg
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour

Preparation

Cut up dates; pour boiling water over them and let cool.
Sift and measure flour; add baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Mix sugar, egg and vanilla.
Add date mixture and dry ingredients. Bake in loaf pan in a 350\u00b0 oven about 1 hour.