Date Nut Bread
["1 lb. pitted dates", "3/4 c. white raisins", "2 c. water", "1 stick oleo", "4 eggs", "1 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. brown sugar", "1 c. plain yogurt", "2 scant tsp. soda", "4 level tsp. baking powder", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "3 c. flour"]
["Place dates, raisins and water in pan to boil slowly 15 minutes covered.", "Set aside for cooling or even overnight.", "Cream sugars and oleo; add eggs.", "Beat well, then add all ingredients and flour.", "Stir well.", "Add 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired.", "Make 4 small to medium loaves or 3 large loaves.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 25 minutes, then at 300\u00b0.", "Total Baking Time:", "45 to 55 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.", "Do not overbake."]
["dates", "white raisins", "water", "oleo", "eggs", "salt", "vanilla", "sugar", "brown sugar", "plain yogurt", "soda", "level tsp", "cinnamon", "cloves", "nutmeg", "flour"]