Date Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. nuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. shortening
2 beaten eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. chopped dates
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix together nuts, dates, baking soda and salt.
Set aside. Pour boiling water in a bowl with shortening.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Mix with first mixture; add eggs, vanilla, sugar and flour.
Pour mixture in a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 5-inch pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.