1 c. hot water
1 c. dates, cut and chopped
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1 tbsp. butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg

Cut dates and nuts; add butter and pour hot water over the top. Beat egg; add sugar, date and nut mixture and flour. Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour in 350°F oven. Test with a toothpick.