Oatmeal Date Bread

1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup chopped pitted dates
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg

Bring milk almost to simmer. Place oats and dates in large mixing bowl and add milk. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. When oat mixture is cool, beat in egg. Stir in dry ingredients, mixing well.

Pour batter into a buttered 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until top is crusty and golden. Cool before slicing.

Yields 1 loaf.