Orange Bread

Haven't made this yet, but it sounds awesome. I'm told it freezes well.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine, melted
• 3⁄4 cup  orange juice
• 2  tablespoons  orange rind, grated
• 1⁄2 cup dates, finely chopped
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2  cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine butter, oj, orange peel, dates, sugar, egg, and pecans.
3. Mix and sift remaining ingredients.
4. Stir together and mix well.
5. Turn into greased loaf pan.
6. Bake for 35 minutes, or until done.