1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sour milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. chopped nut meats
2 tbsp. molasses

Mix together all ingredients. Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes. Test with toothpick until comes out clean.