Instructions

  1. Mix well in a bowl the dates, brown sugar, butter and boiling water.
  2. Stir until butter melts.
  3. Stir in the egg, baking soda, flour, salt and nuts.
  4. Place in a buttered loaf pan (9x5) and bake at 350° for about 1 hour, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.