Date Nut Bread
["1 pkg. pitted dates (1/2 lb.)", "1 1/2 c. boiling water", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1 egg, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 to 1 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Cut dates in fourths.", "Add butter.", "Pour boiling water over dates and butter; let cool.", "Stir in dry ingredients, egg, vanilla and nuts; mix lightly.", "Bake in a large, greased loaf pan at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, or until done.", "Serve with cream cheese."]
["dates", "boiling water", "butter", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "baking soda", "salt", "sugar", "walnuts"]