Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Preparation

Combine nuts, dates, soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
Add shortening and boiling water.
Allow this mixture to stand for 15 minutes.
Stir to blend.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs slightly and add vanilla.
Stir in sugar and flour.
Add to date mixture.
Do not overmix.
Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 1 hour in 350\u00b0 (moderate) oven.
When done, toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean.
Cool before removing.
Loosen sides with a spatula.
For perfect slicing, allow the loaf to cool several hours.