Date Nut Loaf

Date Nut Loaf

One package, 8 ounce, dates, peeled and cut into small pieces

3 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups boiling water

2 1/2 cups flour, sifted

1 1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

one egg

1 cup nuts, chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla

Put dates and butter in a large bowl and pour boiling water over. Let stand at room temperature until cool. In a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add flour mixture, egg, nuts, and vanilla to date mixture.

Blend thoroughly. Spoon into eight 4.5 x 2.5 greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until done. Turn out onto wire racks and cool completely. To store, wrap in waxed paper, then in foil. Cake freezes well. Makes eight small loaves.

Source: House and Garden, 1975