Date Nut Bread
["3/4 c. chopped walnuts", "1 c. chopped dates", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "3/4 c. boiling water", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. flour"]
["In medium mixing bowl, combine nuts, dates, soda and salt. Add shortening and water.", "Let stand 20 minutes.", "Combine remaining ingredients and mix with date/nut mixture.", "Pour into 9 x 5-inch loaf pan prepared with cooking spray.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["walnuts", "dates", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "boiling water", "eggs", "vanilla", "sugar", "flour"]