Erna's Date Nut Bread

3/4 cup sugar
1 cup dates, finely chopped
3/4 cup boiling water
1 TBLS butter
Pour water over dates and butter and let sit while you mix the rest of ingredients.

1 egg
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 cups flour

Mix well and add date mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 mins.