Moist Date Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F).
2. 2
   Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, combine the dates and butter.
4. 4
   Pour boiling water over them, and let stand until cool.
5. 5
   When the dates have cooled, stir the mixture to break up any clumps.
6. 6
   Mix in the brown sugar and egg until well blended.
7. 7
   Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into the date mixture until just blended.
8. 8
   Stir in walnuts.
9. 9
   Pour into the prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.