Date Flake Quick Bread

This is such an easy to make quick bread, and also sooo good tasting - you can also alter the flavor just a little by adding different fruit - raisins, dried figs, cherries, etc.. Have fun with this one!!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 1 Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup dates, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 4  tablespoons  melted shortening
• 1  cup  slightly crushed  corn flakes

Directions

1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Stir in dates and nuts. Mix egg, milk, molasses and slightly cooled shortening. Add to dry ingredients. Stir only enouhg to dampen flour. Fold in flakes, being careful not to overmix. Pour into wellpgreased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, and bake one hour at 350F-375°F.