Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped dates
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Cover dates and shortening with boiling water; cool.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bake in greased loaf pan at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Makes 1 loaf.