Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
2 Tbsp. butter or shortening
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
2 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Pour boiling water over chopped dates.
Add butter or shortening, sugar and salt; mix well and let cool.
Add eggs and vanilla and mix; sift dry ingredients together and add to mixture. Add nuts and mix well.
Makes one large loaf or 2 small loaves; bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.