1 c. Nabisco 100% Bran
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. butter
3 1/2 to 4 c. flour
2 pkg. Rapidrise yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. maple flavored syrup

Mix bran, water and 1/4 cup butter; cool until warm. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt; stir in warm bran mixture. Mix in eggs, dates and enough additional flour to make soft dough. On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic (about 6 to 8 minutes). Cover, let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough into 20 pieces; shape into balls. Dip balls into remaining 1/4 cup butter (melted). Place 10 balls in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped nuts.

Repeat layer. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in size (45 to 60 minutes). Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. To prevent over browning loosely cover with foil during last 10 minutes. Remove from oven, slowly drizzle syrup over loaf. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.