Orange Date Nut Loaf

1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 tsp. orange rind
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup walnuts

Pour boiling water and orange juice over dates and orange rind.
Cool.
Beat egg well.
Gradually beat in sugar, salt, vanilla and oil.
Combine with date mixture.
Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and add to egg-date mixture.
Add nuts and mix well.
Turn into an oiled 9x5x2 1/2" loaf pan.
Bake @ 325F for 55 to 60 minutes.