Orange Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 c. water
3 orange peels, ground
1 Tbsp. soda
1 c. oil
2 1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 tsp. baking powder
4 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water

Preparation

Bring water, dates and orange peels to a boil.
Cook gently 5 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat and stir in soda, oil, sugar and salt.
Add the other 1 1/2 cups of water, eggs, baking powder and flour.
Mix well.
Place batter in 3 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325\u00b0 to 350\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.