Date-Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease an 8 x 4 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan well.
2. 2
   Cut dates into 4 pieces using kitchen scissors.
3. 3
   Drop into a 3-quart mixing bowl. Add boiling water, brown sugar and butter.
4. 4
   Stir thoroughly.
5. 5
   Let cool.
6. 6
   Stir flour and measure.
7. 7
   Resift 3 times with salt and soda. Stir egg into date mixture.
8. 8
   Add vanilla and beat well.
9. 9
   Stir in chopped nuts.
10. 10
    Turn into prepared pan and bake like Apricot Nut Bread, about 1 1/4 hours.
11. 11
    Makes 1 loaf.