Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine nuts, dates, soda and salt.
Add shortening and water; allow 15 minutes to cool.
Stir to blend.
Beat eggs slightly; add vanilla.
Stir in sugar and flour.
Add to date mixture.
Don't overmix.
Place in greased loaf pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour. Cool before removing from pan.