Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dates, chopped
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
2 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. nuts, chopped

Preparation

Sprinkle dates with 3/4 teaspoon baking soda.
Pour boiling water over dates, let stand until cool.