Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. boiling water
1/4 c. orange juice
3/4 c. chopped pitted dates
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. mace
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. dark brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
2 tsp. grated orange peel

Preparation

In medium bowl, mix boiling water, orange juice and dates and let stand until at room temperature.
Heat oven to 325\u00b0.
Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan with unsalted shortening and coat lightly with flour.