Date Nut Bread
["1 (1 lb.) pkg. chopped dates", "2 tsp. soda", "2 c. boiling water", "3 1/2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 eggs", "1 Tbsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1/2 lb. margarine"]
["Combine dates, soda and water; cool.", "Cream margarine and add sugar gradually.", "Sift flour and salt together.", "Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture.", "Blend in flour mixture.", "Add in date mixture and nuts; mix well and pour into greased loaf pans.", "Bake for 1 hour at 325\u00b0."]
["dates", "soda", "boiling water", "flour", "salt", "eggs", "vanilla", "nuts", "margarine"]