Light Date And Nut Bread
["1 1/2 c. boiling water", "1 c. chopped pitted dates", "3/4 c. white sugar", "1 egg, beaten", "1 c. nuts", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1/4 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 Tbsp. melted shortening"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and let stand 10 minutes."]
["boiling water", "dates", "white sugar", "egg", "nuts", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "baking soda", "shortening"]