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Ingredients

  • 12oz. (11/2 Package) dates, cut up
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 Cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 3/4 cups plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup of chopped pecans

Method

  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of boiling water over 12oz. (11/2 Package) dates, cut up
  • Cream together: 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 Cups sugar
  • Add 1 egg
  • Add alternately with dates/water to sugar mixture:
  • 2 3/4 cups plain flour
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup of chopped pecans
  • Bake @ 325 -- 45-60 minutes
  • Long Bread pan greased and floured