Date Nut Bread

Mix together and let stand until cool:

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water

Stir together:

• 1-3/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda

Mix in:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 Tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla

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Stir in cooled, chopped dates and:

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Put mixture in prepared loaf pan.

Bake in moderate oven (350 degree F} 1 hour or more.