1 cup dates, finely cut
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup hot water
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 tbsp. butter
2 cups all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Finely cut the dates (or purchase finely chopped dates). Sprinkle baking soda over the dates evenly.

Pour 1 cup hot water over dates and let stand until cool.

Combine chopped nuts, brown sugar, egg, butter and flour; mix well. Fold in dates.

Turn into a greased and floured loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.