Date Nut Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Pour boiling water over dates and soda.
2. 2
   Set aside to cold.
3. 3
   Sift flour and salt and add in nuts in medium bowl.
4. 4
   Cream sugar and shortening in large bowl.
5. 5
   Blend in Large eggs; beat well.
6. 6
   Add in dry mix to creamed mix alternately with date mix, beginning and ending with dry mix.
7. 7
   Blend after each mix.
8. 8
   Grease bottom of 9 x 5 x 3 inch bread loaf pan (use 1/2 loaf size pans for 2 loaves).
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 min.
10. 10
    Remove and cold on rack.