Date Nut Bread

2  lbs  chopped dates
1  lb  chopped pecans
1  cup  flour
1  cup  sugar
2  tsp  baking powder
4  eggs
1  Tbs  brandy
1  tsp  vanilla

Combine all the ingredients, stirring by hand until just mixed. Bake in prepared loaf pan for one hour @350 degrees.

Serve with whipped cream and it's a dessert. Serve plain with orange butter for a special breakfast or lunch treat.

I like to spread slices of this date bread with pineapple cream cheese (cream cheese, crushed pineapple, and powdered sugar). Place a second slice of bread on top. Cut into quarters. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a strawberry. Makes  a delicious little one bite dessert, and looks absolutely gorgeous.

NOTE: This is a sturdy bread, almost like a fruitcake type. So if you want a softer bread, this is not your recipe.