1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 egg
1 c. raisins or dates
1/4 tsp. salt
1 orange
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. nuts
Boiling water

Put juice from orange in cup and fill with boiling water (to 1 cup). Grind raisins or dates and pour hot liquid over raisins or dates. Add shortening, vanilla, beaten egg and sugar. Add dry ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes if baked in long loaf pan. Longer if baked in regular bread pan.