Date And Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix in large bowl dates, sugar, butter and water.
2. 2
   Stir until butter melts.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Stir in the egg, soda, flour, nuts and rum. Put in a buttered loaf pan.
5. 5
   Bake 50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean in a 350° oven.
6. 6
   For a sweeter bread, double nuts, rum and sugar.
7. 7
   Great served with cream cheese.
8. 8
   Slices best when allowed to sit overnight.