Healthful Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. pitted chopped dates (not sugared dates)
1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped almonds
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 lightly beaten egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine dates and raisins in bowl, pouring boiling water over and set aside to cool.
In large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Stir in egg whites and vanilla into cooled date mixture.
Add date mixture and almonds to flour mixture, stirring until well blended.
Spread evenly into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch baking pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes at 350\u00b0, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Wrap and store overnight before serving.
Makes 1 loaf.