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

Pour boiling water over dates and soda. Combine sugar, egg, salt, butter, and nuts. Add date mixture and flour. Bake in greased loaf pan at 300 degrees for 1 hour.