Lil'S Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dates
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
1 scant c. sugar
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. grated nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1 3/4 c. flour
1 egg

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, cut dates.
Add baking soda and boiling water.
In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
Add vanilla and egg until smooth.
Add date mixture.
Combine well; add nuts.
Pour into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, greased well.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 1 hour or until cake tester comes out clean.