Pizza Bread

1 pkg. dates (pitted, about 7 oz.) chopped 1 c. boiling water 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. sugar 1 egg, beaten pinch of salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1-1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. nuts, chopped Optional: Grated rind of small orange. Put dates and soda (and orange rind) in large bowl. Add boiling water…