Orange Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 orange
1 c. dates
2 Tbsp. melted shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 beaten egg
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. nuts

Preparation

Pour juice of orange in cup and fill with boiling water. Grind orange rind with dates.
Mix fruit and juice.
Stir in shortening, vanilla and egg.
Add sifted dry ingredients.
Beat and add nuts.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
I use a 13 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.