Date-Nut Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Pour 1 cup boiling water over dates.
2. 2
   Stir in soda to remaining 1/2 cup water.
3. 3
   Mix soda water, dates and flour and nuts together.
4. 4
   Cream sugar, eggs, butter, salt and vanilla and add to previous ingredients.
5. 5
   Put in 2 greased loaf pans and bake at 325° for about 1 hour (check with toothpick in middle).
6. 6
   Take out of pans immediately.
7. 7
   Cool.
8. 8
   Serve with cream cheese mixed with 1 tablespoon of raspberry jam as spread.