1/2 lb. (1 1/2 c.) dates, chopped
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. honey
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Combine first 5 ingredients; let cool completely. Sift together dry ingredients. Add egg to cooled date mixture; then stir into dry ingredients. Stir in nuts. Bake in well greased, floured 9 1/2 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan at 350 for 55 to 60 minutes. Cool before cutting.