Date-Pecan Bread

You’ll Need

• ½ cup dates, dried, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups flour, all-purpose, sifted
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

• Soak dates for 2 hours in water, then drain and dry on paper towels.
• In a bowl, mix egg, sugar, and butter.
• Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add dry ingredients alternately with orange juice and water, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
• Stir in dates and pecans and beat until well blended.
• Pour mixture into a greased 9x5x3″ loaf pan.
• Bake in a preheated 350’F oven for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until bread tests done with a toothpick in the center.
• Unmold and cool on a rack.