*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Dark Date Nut Bread

Recipe By     : ?
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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 separate 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