Date and Nut Bread

I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook. This says it is very nice sliced thin and served with Velveeta cheese.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 cups pitted dates, cut fine with scissors
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  egg
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (scant)
• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped  nuts

Directions

1. Pour boiling water over dates. Add soda and let mixture cool.
2. In separate bowl, beat egg; add sugar and mix well. Stir in date mixture and remaining ingredients; mix well.
3. Bake in loaf pan, greased or lined with wax paper, for 1 hour or more at 350 degrees.
4. Ice with plain frosting if desired.