Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dates, cut fine
1/2 c. nutmeats, cut fine
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. white sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place dates and nutmeats on platter and sprinkle with baking soda.
Then pour boiling water over and let stand until cool.