Konbu and Daikon

Simmer for 10 minutes: 1 cup chopped dates 1-1/2 cup boiling water Then add: 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp. butter Sift together: 2-2/3 cup flour 1-1/2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt Add alternately with flour: 1 beaten egg Then add: 1 tbsp. orange rind 1/2 cup nuts Bake 45 to 50 minutes in greased loaf…