Moist Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dates
2 tsp. baking soda
3 c. boiling water
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. walnuts

Preparation

Place dates and baking soda in a large bowl.
Pour boiling water over.
Let stand until cool.
Sift flour with salt and baking powder; set aside.
Cream the eggs, brown sugar and vanilla.
Add alternately, with flour, to date mixture.
Add nuts. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.