Banana Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. chopped dates
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. boiling water
7 Tbsp. melted shortening
1 c. nuts, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 bananas, mashed
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Preparation

Soak raisins, dates and soda in boiling water; cool to lukewarm.
Thoroughly mix the remaining ingredients, using enough flour to make a heavy batter.
Add to date mixture.
Bake in large loaf pan or 2 small pans for 1 hour.
Cool before slicing.