Hobo Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. chopped dates
3/4 c. raisins
1 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
pinch of salt

Preparation

Combine dates, raisins, water and soda in mixing bowl; set aside.
Cream shortening and sugar, beating well at medium speed on an electric mixer.
Add egg; beat well.
Stir in flour and salt.
Add date mixture, stirring until well blended.
Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 1-pound coffee cans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 55 minutes.
Cool cans 10 minutes.
Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Yields 2 loaves.