Date Bread

Date Bread

1 package dates
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 Tablespoons butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cup flour
1 cup nut meats


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an oiled bread pan.

In a food processor, finely chop the dates. Pour out into a mixing bowl and add boiling water over them. Add the baking soda and let the mixture cool.

In a separate bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, then add the egg and vanilla. Slowly add flour. Then fold in dates and chopped nuts. Pour the mix into the bread pan and bake for 45 minutes, checking with a toothpick to come out clean.