1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. butter
1 c. boiling water
1 egg
1 c. whole wheat flour, sifted
3/4 c. wheat germ

Butter 4 x 8 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl pour boiling water over first 5 ingredients. Let cool to room temperature. Stir in egg. Mix flour and wheat germ in a small bowl. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Pour into pan and bake 350 degrees 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes clean when inserted. Makes 1 small loaf.