Date and Nut Loaf (Squirrelly Cakes)

1 1/2 cups chopped dates, all pits removed
1 cup boiling water plus 1 tsp. baking soda - sprinkle this over the dates
When cool, add:
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp. Crisco shortening or butter, softened
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts - walnuts or pecans

Bake in a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf tin, in a pre-heated 350F oven for about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to rack. Let cool completely and wrap. Freezes well for up until 2 months.

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