Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dates
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. soda
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg
2 c. flour
1/2 c. nut meats
2 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cut dates in pieces.
Put in bowl with 1 cup boiling water. Sprinkle soda over.
Let cool, then add sugar, shortening, sugar and egg.
Add date mixture.
Stir in flour and salt.
Fold in nuts. Bake 1 hour in a slow oven, about 325\u00b0 to 350\u00b0.
Makes about 2 small loaves or 1 large loaf.
Can use raisins in place of dates.