1 c. dates, cut up
1 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine dates, hot water and soda. Let stand. Add sugar, butter and egg. Sift flour, salt and baking powder; add to mixture and mix well. Add vanilla and nuts.

Pour into greased 9x5 loaf pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.