Orange Walnut Bread (untested)

This recipe is written in Grammy's handwriting and dated February 1975. The only attribution are the initials "FJ". I wonder if this was a holiday recipe. Walnuts and oranges are good holiday flavors.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 3/4 cup finely chopped dates
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind [aka "orange zest"]
• 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions:

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
2. Combine orange juice, sugar, egg, and butter; mix well
3. Gradually add wet mixture to flour mixture; stir well
4. Combine remaining ingredients; stir into batter
5. Turn into greased 8.5-inch by 4.5-inch by 2.5-inch loaf pan
6. Bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour 15 minutes or until done

Makes 1 loaf