Date Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Place chopped dates and orange rind in small bowl.
2. 2
   Cover with boiling water and orange juice.
3. 3
   Let rest while preparing the following:
4. 4
   Sift flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda in bowl and whisk to mix evenly.
5. 5
   In the mixer bowl cream butter and sugar til creamy.
6. 6
   Add egg and mix well.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture and date mixture and blend for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Fold in nuts.
9. 9
   Grease and flour a bread pan.
10. 10
    Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes. Let stand about 10 minutes before turning out.