Walnut-Date Quick Bread

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts

In a small bowl, combine the dates and water; let stand for 15 minutes (do not drain). In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar; add egg and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with dates and liquid. Stir in walnuts.

Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 1 loaf.