2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. dates
1 med. orange, cut in eighths
1 egg
2 tbsp. soft butter
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift and measure flour and sift again with baking powder, soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Blend boiling water with dates using blender. Add orange and continue blending until fine. Add egg, butter and sugar and blend about 30 seconds. Add nuts and turn blender off immediately. Stir together slightly. Turn batter into prepared 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch loaf pan. Bake until done, about 1 hour. Allow to cool about 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Note: This recipe freezes well.