Date And Nut Bread
["3/4 c. chopped dates", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. shortening", "3/4 c. boiling water", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. flour"]
["Combine nuts, dates, soda and salt in a mixing bowl; add the shortening and boiling water.", "Allow mixture to stand for 15 minutes.", "Stir to blend.", "Beat the eggs slightly.", "Add the vanilla.", "Stir in sugar and flour.", "Add to date mixture.", "Do not overmix.", "Bake in 350\u00b0 oven in greased and floured pan."]
["dates", "nuts", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "boiling water", "eggs", "vanilla", "sugar", "flour"]