Date And Nut Bread
["1/2 c. boiling water", "1 pkg. dates", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. soda", "2 3/4 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. pecans"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and butter.", "Beat egg.", "Add sugar, salt, soda, dates and boiling water.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Bake about 1 hour or until done at 375\u00b0.", "Makes 2 loaves."]
["boiling water", "dates", "butter", "egg", "sugar", "salt", "soda", "flour", "vanilla", "pecans"]