Kahlua Date Nut Bread 1 cup pitted dates, chopped 1/2 cup Kahlua liquor 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons shortening 1 large egg 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup warm water
Combine dates, Kahlua, water and orange peel. Let stand while preparing batter.
Beat sugar, shortening and egg together until fluffy.
Resift flour with soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, alternately, with date mixture. Stir in nuts. Turn into greased 10 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 2 5/8-inch loaf pan. Let stand 5 minutes, then bake in 350 degree F oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
