Date Walnut Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon allspice
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour

Preparation

Heat oven to 350*.
Butter a 4x8 loaf pan.
Put all ingredients except flour in saucepan and stir on low heat until butter is melted.
Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Add the flour; mix well.
Pour into pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, or until pick in middle comes out clean.