Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
1 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. margarine
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. flour
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates.
Add margarine.
Let stand 10 minutes in a large bowl.
Add and stir in by hand all at once the remaining ingredients.
Pour into greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until done.
Makes 1 loaf.
Serve with cream cheese.