Jan's Date and Nut Bread

 5.5 ounces of cut dates

1 tsp baking soda

1 cup boiling water

1 cup sugar

2 tbsp butter

1 egg

1 cup chopped toasted nuts

1 tsp vanilla

1.5 cups flour

Soak dates in boiling water and baking soda.

Mix rest of ingredients, then add date mixture.

Grease and flour loaf pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.