Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. chopped walnuts
3 lb. pitted dates, chopped
4 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or oleo
6 eggs, beaten
3 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
4 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Put the first 5 ingredients in large bowl, then pour 2 1/4 cups boiling water over and let stand 15 minutes while mixing the remaining ingredients.
Mix with first mixture.
Have 3 (3 x 9 x 5-inch) loaf pans ready, greased and lined with waxed paper.
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Peel off waxed paper at once.
Let cool, then store in freezer.
Best made 2 months before use. Avoid holiday rush!