Instructions: Cut dates in small pieces. pt dates, shortening, brown sugar, honey,
vanilla, orange peel, hot water and orange juice into mixing bowl. Stir
to mix; set aside for 15 minutes.

Add egg and mix well. Sift in flour, baking soda and salt; stir just en-
ough to moisten dry ingredients. Fold in nuts. Turn into a greased
9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

Bake in slow oven (325 F.) 1 hour, or until bread tests done with
cake tester inserted in center of loaf. Let stand in pan 10 minutes;
turn onto wire rack to cool. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and store in
cool place overnight (or freeze) before slicing.

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