Date Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Cook sugar, milk and butter until it forms soft ball when dropped in cool water.
2. 2
   Add dates (cut up) and cook until it forms hard ball when dropped in cool water.
3. 3
   Take from heat and add pecans.
4. 4
   Beat until thick.
5. 5
   Pour out on damp cloth.
6. 6
   Roll in long round rolls (smaller rolls for smaller pieces of date loaf).
7. 7
   Place in refrigerator to cool.
8. 8
   Take out and cut in thin slices.