Mrs. Lessie Justice'S Date Nut Loaf Bread
["1 egg", "1 Tbsp. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. nuts, cut up", "1 c. dates, cut up", "1 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. soda", "pinch of salt"]
["Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Pour water over the nuts and dates on which soda has been sprinkled.", "Let cool.", "Cream the shortening and sugar.", "Add egg, flour, dates and nuts to the mixture.", "Bake in small loaf pan about 45 to 50 minutes."]
["egg", "shortening", "sugar", "flour", "vanilla", "nuts", "dates", "boiling water", "soda", "salt"]