Date Nut Bread

This is mom's recipe.

Ingredients

3/4 cups chopped nuts
1 cup chopped dates
1 1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup boiling water
2 eggs
1/2 t vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups sifted flour

Directions

Combine nuts, dates, soda, and salt in mixing bowl. Add shortening and boiling water. Stir to blend. Allow mixture to stand for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350F. In another bowl, beat eggs slightly. Add vanilla. Stir in the sugar and sifted flour. Add the date mixture. DO NOT OVER-MIX. Place in greased loaf pan. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before removing. Makes 1 loaf.

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Category: Baked Goods
Keywords: mom's