Pineapple-Date Bread

This quick bread is loaded with flavor, with dates, pineapple, and chopped walnuts. Serve this bread at your morning get-together or make it for a holiday treat. Serve with a flavored butter or cream cheese spread.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup melted butter
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped dates
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon soda

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine egg, milk, shortening, pineapple, nuts, and dates. Sift together dry ingredients; add to the first mixture. Stir just to moisten. Transfer to a greased and floured 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350° for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.