Apricot Nut Bread
["1 c. boiling water", "1/2 c. dried apricots, chopped", "1/2 c. pitted dates, chopped", "1/4 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 egg, well beaten", "2 1/2 c. sifted flour", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans"]
["Pour boiling water over apricots and dates.", "Add shortening, sugar and salt; cool.", "Add egg, flour, baking powder and nuts; mix well.", "Turn into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours (75 minutes)."]
["boiling water", "dried apricots", "dates", "shortening", "sugar", "salt", "egg", "flour", "baking powder", "walnuts"]