Date Nut Bread

Directions

1. Cut the dates into small pieces and the pour boiling water over them. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Cream sugar and butter and add the egg. Drain water from the dates.
3. Add the baking soda, salt and flour to the butter mixture. Add the dates, nuts and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Pour into a foil lined 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1 1/2 hours.