Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. diced dates
3/4 c. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. butter
1 c. boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place the first 4 ingredients in bowl and add boiling water. Let stand.
Mix last 4 ingredients and stir in date mixture, blending evenly.
Pour into buttered bread pan.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for about 1 hour or until done.