Grandma Annie Dykema'S Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 C. dates, cut up
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 C. boiling water
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 C. sugar
2 2/3 C. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 - 1 C. nuts, if desired

Preparation

Cut up dates into small pieces.
Add 2 tsp. baking soda. Bring water to a boil, pour over dates and baking soda; set aside. In bowl put beaten eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder and melted butter.
Mix well; add cooled date mixture and nuts; mix well.