1 beaten egg
1/3 c. milk
1/2 c. salad oil
9 oz. can (1 c.) crushed pineapple
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped nuts
3 c. sifted flour
3/4 c. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda

Combine egg, milk, shortening, pineapple, nuts and dates. Add sifted dry ingredients and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Stir just enough to moisten.

Bake in greased pan about 55 minutes at 350 degrees. This recipe makes one long loaf using a 13 inch long by 4 3/4 inch wide loaf pan. Delicious with cream cheese.