Into mixing bowl sift flour, salt and soda. Add sugar, walnuts. Mix well. Add chopped dates. Beat egg in small bowl. Stir in buttermilk or sour milk. Add to dry ingredients and stir just enough to blend. Spread in greased loaf pan (8x3x3-inch) and let stand 20 minutes. Bake 350°F 60 to 70 minutes. Turn out on rack to cool.
Submitted by: Mrs. Etta Marshall