Orange Date-Nut Bread

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp Clabber Girl Baking Powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tsp orange zest (grated orange rind)
1 egg
3 Tbs canola oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar, set aside. In a small bowl combine dates and hot water. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine orange juice, orange zest, oil and egg. Add dates and water, mix thoroughly. Add dry ingredients, a little at a time, mix well and add nuts.

Pour batter into 8×4-inch loaf pan, bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for one Hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.