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Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 2 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 3 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. chopped dates
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. chopped walnuts
  • 3 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 c. milk
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Method

  • Quarter orange; remove peel.
  • Scrape white membrane from inside of peel; cut peel in thin strips and chop to make 2/3 cup.
  • In boiling water, cook peel until tender; drain and dry.
  • Into mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the peel, dates, sugar and nuts; mix well.
  • Combine eggs, milk and melted butter or margarine; stir in flour mixture just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Pour batter into 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in 350° oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until done.
  • Remove from pan; cool before slicing.