Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. water
1/4 c. shortening
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
3/4 c. chopped walnuts
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a small saucepan bring water and shortening to a boil; pour over dates in bowl.
Stand for 15 minutes.
Stir.
Add nuts, eggs and vanilla.
In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, soda and salt.
Stir into date mix.
Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 65 to 70 minutes.
Cool in pan 10 minutes.