Orange-date Bread "Magic Manna"

By SewingDragonfly

I believe this came from Just a Pinch.

The author notes...Grandma Marilyn's Magic Manna...oooh sooo good! We knew it was Fall when our home smelled heavenly, of dates and oranges and sweet bread.

Ingredients

• 1 c dates
• 1 medium orange
• 1/2 c nuts
• 2 c flour
• 1 c sugar
• 1 c water, boiling
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp shortening (butter)

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 Put dates and orange rind through medium blade of grinder.

2. reserve orange juice and add boiling water to make one cup liquid. Pour over date and orange peel. Add shortening (butter) to date mixture.

3. In a large bowl, put sifted dry ingredients. Slowly add date mixture, vanilla and well beaten egg. Add nuts.

4. Bake in a well-greased loaf pan, 1 hour at 350.