Date And Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over nuts and dates, let stand.
2. 2
   Mix with mixer shortening and sugar, break in eggs.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Sift flour and salt together.
5. 5
   Add soda to nuts and dates mixture.
6. 6
   (Do not do earlier or dates will turn red.)
7. 7
   Mix by hand.
8. 8
   Stir in flour and fruit mixture, alternately.
9. 9
   Gently add to the shortening mixture.
10. 10
    Then add 2/3 cup water and mix gently, beat well.
11. 11
    Makes 4 small pans.
12. 12
    Oil and flour pans.
13. 13
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.