Cheddar Date Nut Loaf

• 8 ounces dates, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 34 cup boiling water
• 1 34 cups unbleached flour, sifted
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 12 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, well beaten
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Place the dates and butter in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them.
3. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Stir the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
5. Add the date mixture, egg, cheddar and nuts.
6. Mix until just blended and spoon the mixture into a well greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan.
7. Let stand for 20 minutes.
8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
9. Turn out onto a rack and cool before slicing.
10. NOTE: The flavor improves if the bread stands overnight before serving.

dates, butter, boiling water, unbleached flour, salt, baking soda, sugar, egg, cheddar cheese, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheddar-date-nut-loaf-6720 (may not work)