"Civil War" Or Date Loaf Bread
["1 small pkg. dates", "1 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. soda", "pinch of salt", "1 stick of butter", "1 egg, beaten", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3/4 to 1 c. nuts"]
["Combine dates, water, soda, salt and butter and let cool and then add beaten egg, sugar, flour, vanilla and nuts.", "Beat well and bake 1 hour at 350\u00b0 or until done in center."]
["dates", "boiling water", "soda", "salt", "butter", "egg", "sugar", "flour", "vanilla", "nuts"]