Date-Nut Loaf

Eloda Berkin

1 cup chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cups boiling water
1 egg
3/4 cups brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/3 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cups chopped walnuts
1/4 cups melted butter

Place chopped dates in a bowl, add baking soda. Pour boiling water over dates and mix well. Let stand until cool. Beat egg in a small bowl, until light and add sugar gradually, beating between additions, add salt and vanilla. Combine with date mixture. Add cooled, melted butter and chopped walnuts; mix well. Pour into a well greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.