Mom'S Date Nut Bread
["1 lb. pitted dates, cut into fourths", "2 c. boiling water", "2 tsp. baking soda", "2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "3 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. nuts", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. butter"]
["Pour boiling water over dates and baking soda.", "Add rest of ingredients.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 60 to 70 minutes in a greased loaf pan."]
["dates", "boiling water", "baking soda", "sugar", "eggs", "flour", "baking powder", "nuts", "vanilla", "salt", "butter"]