Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 c. dates, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine
3/4 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Combine nuts, dates, soda and salt in bowl.
Add shortening and boiling water; allow to stand 15 minutes.
Stir to blend. Beat eggs slightly and add to date mixture.
Do not overmix. Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour, or until done, at 350\u00b0.
Turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling after it has been in pan about an hour.