1 c. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 lb. orange slices
1 lb. dates
2 1/2 c. coconut
1 c. nuts

Mix butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Mix soda, flour and dates, nuts, coconut and orange slices. Add buttermilk and mix. Batter will be dry. Bake 3 hours at 250 degrees. Spray pans really well.

Mix 1 cup orange juice and 2 cups powdered sugar. Pour over bread while hot. Let stand 12 hours before use.