Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dates, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. butter
2 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Combine dates, boiling water and butter; set aside.
In large bowl mix all dry ingredients.
Add date mixture, egg, vanilla and nuts.
Grease and flour 2 large loaf pans.
Bake in 325\u00b0 oven for 1 1/4 hours.