Dark date nut bread

 
                            Dark Date Nut Bread
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads                           Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/2  cup           water, boiling
      1/2  cup           raisins
      1/2  cup           dates -- chopped
    1 1/2  tablespoons   butter
      3/4  cup           baking soda
      3/4  cup           flour, plus 2 tablespoons
      1/2  cup           sugar
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
    1                    egg
      1/2  teaspoon      vanilla
      1/4  cup           nuts -- chopped
 
 Pour boiling water over raisins, dates, butter, baking soda.  Let stand. 
 
 In a separte bowl mix flour, sugar, salt. Add fruit mixture and remaining
  
 
 ingredients.  Beat well.  Pour into greased & floured #1 coffee can or 
 
 loaf pan.  Bake at 350* 60-70 minutes.  This bread freezes well.
 
 
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 NOTES : March Simmer & Savor 95