Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1 c. chopped dates
2 Tbsp. shortening
3/4 c. honey
1 egg
1 1/2 c. enriched flour
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. broken nut meats

Preparation

Add boiling water to chopped dates and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Cream shortening.
Add honey gradually, beating well.
Add egg and beat.
Add date mixture.
Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Mix well.
Pour mixture into greased loaf pan 4 1/2 x 8 1/2-inches.
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until done.
Yield:
1 loaf.