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Date Nut Bread - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 c. minced pitted dates	1 tablespoon	$2.30 per 8 ounces	$0.24
1 3/4 c. boiling water	2 tablespoons	n/a
1 egg	0.1 egg	$2.53 per 12 items	$0.02
3/4 c. sugar	1 tablespoon	$1.44 per pound	$0.05
2 1/4 c. sifted flour	3 tablespoons	$2.99 per 5 pounds	$0.04
2 teaspoon baking soda	0.2 teaspoon	$2.59 per 10 ounces	$0.01
1/2 teaspoon salt	0.05 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.00
1/4 teaspoon baking pwdr	0.03 teaspoon	$2.59 per 10 ounces	$0.00
1 c. minced nuts	1 tablespoon	$12.79 per 36 ounces	$0.17
1 tbsp. melted shortening or possibly oil	1/3 teaspoon	$4.69 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1 teaspoon vanilla	0.1 teaspoon	$8.00 per 8 fluid ounces	$0.02
Total per Serving			$0.56
Total Recipe			$5.59