Ingredients

  • 1 large orange, squeezed, plus boiling water to make 1 c.
  • 1 c. dates, chopped coarsely
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. shortening
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. nuts

Method

  • Mix together orange juice, boiling water and dates in a bowl. Stir in
  • soda,
  • sugar,
  • shortening and vanilla.
  • Add an egg, then flour
  • sifted
  • with baking powder and salt.
  • Stir in nuts. Bake in greased
  • loaf
  • pan
  • for
  • 50 minutes at 350° or until done.