Date Nut Bread

1 lb. dates
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup boiling water
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. each salt and vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup melted butter

Cut dates add baking soda and water, allow to cool while preparing other ingredients.
Beat egg, add sugar, salt and vanilla.
Combine with dates.
Add sifted dry ingredients then add floured nuts then add melted butter and mix well.
Bake in slow oven for 1 hour.