Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

In medium mixing bowl, combine nuts, dates, soda and salt. Add shortening and water.
Let stand 20 minutes.
Combine remaining ingredients and mix with date/nut mixture.
Pour into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan prepared with cooking spray.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.