Date Nut Bread
["3/4 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped dates", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. shortening (or 1/2 stick butter)", "3/4 c. boiling water", "2 eggs", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. sifted flour"]
["Combine nuts, dates, baking soda and salt in a bowl.", "Add shortening and water.", "Let stand for 15 minutes.", "Beat eggs slightly; add vanilla.", "Stir in the sugar and flour.", "Add to date mixture.", "Do not overmix.", "Place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.", "Bake 1 hour at 350\u00b0.", "Cool before slicing."]
["nuts", "dates", "baking soda", "salt", "shortening", "boiling water", "eggs", "vanilla", "sugar", "flour"]