Raisin-Nut Bread With Dates - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. soda
3/4 c. walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 3/4 c. flour
1 pkg. dates, chopped (1 c.)

Preparation

Boil water and raisins together for 1 minute.
Cool.
Mix and cream together sugar, shortening, egg, salt and vanilla.
Add raisins and water to mixture.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Fill 3 or 4 cans (greased) half full.
Use 17 ounces can of peas or corn.
Place on baking sheet so they don't touch.
Bake about 1 hour at 350\u00b0.