Date-Nut Bread

• 4 Tbsp. sweet butter, cut into 6 chunks
• 1 c. pitted dates, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. granulated sugar
• 3/4 c. boiling water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 c. shelled walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. salt

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0 and grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan.
2. Place butter in a large mixing bowl.
3. Place dates on top and pour both sugars over.
4. Pour boiling water over ingredients in the boil. Let sit for 7 minutes; stir well.
5. When mixture is cool, add the egg and mix well.
6. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.
7. Add to date mixture, beating for 30 seconds.
8. Stir in walnuts and vanilla.
9. Pour mixture into prepared pan.
10. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

sweet butter, dates, brown sugar, granulated sugar, boiling water, egg, flour, baking powder, walnuts, vanilla extract, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=954874 (may not work)