Date Bread

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. sugar
  • 4 Tbsp. shortening
  • 6 c. flour (plain)
  • 4 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 lb. dates, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 c. nuts
  • 4 c. boiling water
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. 1
    Pour boiling water over dates and soda.
  2. 2
    Combine sugar, shortening and eggs.
  3. 3
    Add to date mixture.
  4. 4
    Add flour and nuts. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 300°.
  5. 5
    Makes about 4 to 5 loaves.

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