Date 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 (or 1/2 stick butter)
3/4 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Combine nuts, dates, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
Add shortening and water.
Let stand for 15 minutes.
Beat eggs slightly; add vanilla.
Stir in the sugar and flour.
Add to date mixture.
Do not overmix.
Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Bake 1 hour at 350\u00b0.
Cool before slicing.