Mother'S Specialty

10 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 2 1/4 c. plain flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening

Directions

  1. 1
    Put dates, sugar and shortening into a bowl; over this pour boiling water.
  2. 2
    Let cool.
  3. 3
    Sift flour with other dry ingredients; add nuts and mix well.
  4. 4
    Pour the first mixture into the flour and mix until free of lumps.
  5. 5
    Add beaten egg.
  6. 6
    Pour into a greased loaf pan.
  7. 7
    Bake at 325° for about 45 minutes.

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