Date Bread

Ingredients

• 2-3/4 c. flour
• 1-1/2 c. sugar
• 1 pkg. dates, small pkg.
• 1 c. nuts
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. shortening
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 c. boiling water
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut dates, cover with boiling water and let stand 1/2 hour.

2. 2

   Add other ingredients and blend well.

3. 3

   Grease pan and line with waxed paper.

4. 4

   Bake in slow oven for 1-1/2 hrs.

   1-1/2 hrs