Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. boiling water
1/2 lb. dates, cut in small pieces
1 3/4 c. enriched flour
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten well
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates; let stand about 5 minutes. Sift dry ingredients.
Add date mixture and eggs, mixing well. Fold in nuts.
Pour into greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes.