Anonymous Fri Oct 07 16:37:27 2005

8 oz Dates; finely chopped

3/4 c Water; boiling

1/4 t Salt

1/2 c Sugar; granulated

4 oz Cheddar md, shredded

2 t Butter

1-3/4 c Unbleached flour; sifted

1 t Baking soda

1 ea Egg; lg, well beaten

1 c Walnuts; chopped

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the dates and butter in a small bowl and pour the

boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir the dry ingredients together in a large

bowl. Add the date mixture, egg, cheddar and nuts. Mix until just blended and spoon the

mixture into a well greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes. Bake for 50 to 60

minutes in the preheated oven or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the loaf

comes out clean. Turn out onto a rack and cool before slicing. NOTE: The flavor improves

is the bread stands overnight before serving.