2 tbsp. butter, melted
3/4 c. orange juice
2 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. finely cut dates
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. pecans
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine butter, orange juice, orange rind, dates, sugar, egg, and pecans. Sift together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Blend the two mixtures together and pour into a greased loaf pan.

Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.