Easy Date Nut Bread
["1 c. chopped dates", "1 tsp. soda", "3/4 c. water (boiling)", "1 tsp. butter", "3/4 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 3/4 c. flour", "1/2 c. walnuts", "1/8 tsp. salt"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and soda.", "Let stand until cool, then add remaining ingredients.", "Bake in loaf pan at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes."]
["dates", "soda", "water", "butter", "sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "walnuts", "salt"]