Date Nut Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 C. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. melted butter
• 1 lg. egg
• 1 1/2 C. boiling water
• 1 1/2 C. chopped dates
• 2 3/4 C. flour
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 C. walnuts, chopped
• 1 tsp. vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

Pour water over dates and let stand. Beat egg, add sugar and butter. Strain water from dates into egg mixture. Add dry ingredients, add nuts and dates. Pour into two loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

Recipe by Peggy