1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. dates, cut
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1/2 c. walnuts
1 1/2 c. bread flour

Sprinkle the soda over cut dates and pour boiling water over broth. Stir sugar, salt, butter and egg. Add nut, date mixture and sifted flour. Turn into a greased pan and bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 1 hour. Slice and spread with cream cheese.