Date And Nut Bread(No Shortening) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. (8 oz.) pitted dates
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg, separated
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. walnuts

Preparation

Cut dates in 3 pieces and place in mixing bowl.
Over these, pour water to which soda has been added, stir until dissolved; cook.
Add egg yolk, flour, sugar, vanilla and nuts.
Fold in stiffly beaten egg white.
Pour in ungreased bread pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.