Date And Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. walnuts
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. dates, chopped
3/4 c. boiling water
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Mix walnuts, dates, baking soda and salt together with a fork. Add shortening and water; let stand 20 minutes.
Beat eggs with fork.
Add vanilla, then sugar and flour; beat with fork.
Add date mixture, just enough to blend.