Orange-Date-Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over the chopped dates.
2. 2
   Stir until lukewarm.
3. 3
   Beat in by hand margarine, egg, sugar and orange juice concentrate.
4. 4
   Sift together dry ingredients, except nuts.
5. 5
   Fold dry ingredients into date mixture.
6. 6
   Add chopped nuts and blend thoroughly.
7. 7
   Pour into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan sprayed with Pam and bake in a 350° oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Better if eaten immediately or frozen for later use.
10. 10
    Yields 12 servings.