Date-Pecan Bread

You’ll Need
· ½ cup dates, dried, finely chopped
· 1 egg
· 1 cup sugar
· 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
· 2 cup flours, 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.