Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pitted dates
3/4 c. white raisins
2 c. water
1 stick oleo
4 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. plain yogurt
2 scant tsp. soda
4 level tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 c. flour

Preparation

Place dates, raisins and water in pan to boil slowly 15 minutes covered.
Set aside for cooling or even overnight.
Cream sugars and oleo; add eggs.
Beat well, then add all ingredients and flour.
Stir well.
Add 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired.
Make 4 small to medium loaves or 3 large loaves.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes, then at 300\u00b0.
Total Baking Time:
45 to 55 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
Do not overbake.