Marlene's Date-Nut Bread — Ronnie Fein

Ingredients

• 1 large orange
• boiling water
• 2 tablespoons shortening or melted margarine or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped dates (or use one full cup)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (leave out if using 1 cup chopped dates)