1 c. pitted, shredded dates
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. salt, if desired
1 c. pastry flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. chopped nuts
1 tbsp. cooking oil, Wesson or Mazola

Add baking soda to the dates and boiling water. Let cool. Mix together egg, maple syrup and salt; add the dates with soda and water and fold in the two kinds of flour sifted with baking powder. Add nut meats and oil. Beat thoroughly; pour into greased bread pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 75 minutes.