Date Nut Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. pitted dates, chopped fine
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 to 1 c. nuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cut up dates into small pieces.
Put dates and shortening into large bowl and pour boiling water over them.
Let mixture sit for 5 minutes.
Add all other ingredients.
Mix just until blended. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until done in 2 greased loaf pans. After baking, cool on wire rack.