Date-Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 c. cut up pitted dates
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. boiling water
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients with a fork; add shortening and water. Let stand 20 minutes; heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Beat eggs with fork, add vanilla, sugar and flour, beating with fork.
Add date mixture, mixing to just blend.
Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes or until done.
Makes 1 loaf.