Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. boiling water
1 pkg. dates
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. pecans or walnuts
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cut dates and add to boiling water and soda; stand aside.
Mix all dry ingredients; add egg, vanilla, butter and nuts, then add water and dates.
Mix.
Bake in a loaf pan that has been greased and floured for 1 1/4 hours at 350\u00b0.
I start to check it at 55 minutes, sometimes it's done in an hour.
Excellent served with cream cheese.