Yield: 1 loaf
Preparation time: 25 minutes
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1/2 pound dates, chopped
1 cup boiling water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon cloves
Cooking time: 60 minutes
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease loaf pan lightly.
Pour water over dates and soda; set aside to cool.
Cream sugar and shortening; add egg and salt.
Stir in flour and cloves.
Add dates; mix well.
Bake in loaf pan 45 minutes to 1 hour.