DATE NUT BREAD

DATE NUT BREAD

1 cup dates, finely cut

1 tsp. baking soda

1 cup hot water

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 egg

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups flour

Finely cut the dates (or purchase finely chopped dates). Sprinkle baking soda over the dates evenly.

Pour 1 cup hot water over dates and let stand until cool.

1Combine chopped nuts, brown sugar, egg, butter and flour; mix well.

Turn into a greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for one hour.