Date Nut Bread
["3/4 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. dates, chopped", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. margarine", "3/4 c. boiling water", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. sifted flour"]
["Combine nuts, dates, soda and salt in bowl.", "Add shortening and boiling water; allow to stand 15 minutes.", "Stir to blend. Beat eggs slightly and add to date mixture.", "Do not overmix. Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.", "Bake for 1 hour, or until done, at 350\u00b0.", "Turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling after it has been in pan about an hour."]
["nuts", "dates", "baking soda", "salt", "margarine", "boiling water", "eggs", "vanilla", "sugar", "flour"]