Date-Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix nuts, dates, soda, salt and butter.
2. 2
   Add boiling water and let stand for 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Beat eggs; add flavoring, sugar and flour.
4. 4
   Combine with date mixture.
5. 5
   Bake in a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan at 350° for 1 hour.
6. 6
   (You may also divide and bake in smaller greased and floured pans.)
7. 7
   Take pan from oven; let sit for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut around sides and turn out.
9. 9
   Wrap in foil.
10. 10
    When cool, put in refrigerator to chill before slicing; cut with a wet knife.
11. 11
    Whip cream cheese, a little milk and vanilla.
12. 12
    Spread on bread to make a sandwich and cut in triangles.