===Ingredients===
  * 3/4 C Brown Sugar
  * 2 T Soft Shortening
  * 1 Egg
  * 1 1/2 C Milk
  * 3 C Sifted All-Purpose Flour
  * 3 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
  * 1 tsp Salt
  * 1/2 C Chopped Nuts
  * 1 C Chopped Medjool Dates

===Technique===
  - Mix sugar, shortening and egg thoroughly. Add milk and stir.
  - Sift together flour, baking powder and salt and add to milk mixture. Stir in nuts and Medjool Dates. 
  - Pour into well-greased 9x5x3" baking pan. Let stand for 20 minutes before baking. 
  - Bake in a moderate 350 degree oven for 50-70 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.