Date-Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped dates
2 Tbsp. butter (oleo)
1/2 to 3/4 c. chopped nuts
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients; pour 3/4 cup water over and let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients.
Mix well with fork.
Put into greased loaf pan, bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes.