Date-Nut Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. milk
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. dates
Cool Whip

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together.
Cut in shortening until like coarse meal.
Make a well and add milk and egg.
Mix until dampened.
Add nuts and dates.
Let stand 20 minutes before baking (in 9 x 5-inch pan).
When cool, cut in small chunks.
Put in a bowl and mix with Cool Whip, lightly.