1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. hot water
~Sprinkle soda on dates.
~Add hot water. Let cool.
1 tsp. butter or margarine
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
~Cream together in large bowl.
~Add 1 tsp. vanilla
~Mix well.
~Add dates.
~Stir.
1-3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
~Blend well.
~Add to date mixture
~Add 1/2-1 c. chopped nuts
~Stir into batter mixing well but do not over mix.
~Pour into 1 loaf pan.
~Bake for 1 hr. in 300 oven.
~Let cool in pan on wire rack.
~Remove from pan let cool on rack.
Triple this recipe if you want to make 2 loaves.
