Pineapple-Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. soft margarine
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 Tbsp. lemon extract
8 1/2 oz. crushed pineapple, drained (save juice)
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
pinch of salt
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. water

Preparation

Combine sugar, egg, margarine and flavoring and beat until smooth.
Add dry ingredients alternating with pineapple and blend with a whisk.
Fold in dates.
Add juice to water and use 1/4 cup of liquid.
Blend well.
Pour into well-greased loaf pans.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 55 minutes.
This makes 2 (7 1/4 x 3 1/2-inch size) loaves.