Date Nut Bread
["1 pkg. dates, chopped", "3/4 c. hot water", "1 Tbsp. shortening", "1 egg, well beaten", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts"]
["Pour 3/4 cups hot water over dates.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add egg.", "Add dates and water, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla and walnuts.", "Pour into a well-greased loaf pan.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["dates", "hot water", "shortening", "egg", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "vanilla", "walnuts"]