Date And Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Cut dates into small pieces; add nuts and boiling water.
3. 3
   Allow to cool to room temperature (about 45 minutes).
4. 4
   Sift flour with baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   On high speed with hand mixer, beat margarine with brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
6. 6
   Add dates; mix well.
7. 7
   Add flour mixture.
8. 8
   Mix well.
9. 9
   Place in 2 well-greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
10. 10
    Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until tester inserted in center of bread comes out clean.