1/2 c  Dates,dried,finely chopped
1    Egg
1 c  Sugar
2 tb Butter,melted
2 c  Flour,all-purpose,sifted
3 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Baking soda
3/4 ts Salt
1/2 c  Orange juice
1/4 c  Water
1 c  Pecans,chopped

Soak dates for 2 hours in water, then drain and dry on paper toweling. 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 350F. oven for about 2 hours, or until bread tests
done in the center. Unmold and cool on a rack. This keeps well and is
excellent fora morning coffee party.