Light Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped pitted dates
3/4 c. white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. melted shortening

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates and let stand 10 minutes.