2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c. butter
2 eggs
3/4 c. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped pitted dates
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and grated rind. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Fold in dates and walnuts. Pour into greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Remove from pan and cool on rack. Makes 1 loaf.