DATE NUT BREAD
1 c. pitted dates, chopped fine (24
dates)
1 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
2/3 c. sugar
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour (generous amount)
Place dates, butter, soda, and water in a mixing bowl. Let stand to cool. Add sugar, egg, cream of tartar, nuts, vanilla, and flour. Mix until blended. Pour into well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 1 hour.