DATE NUT BREAD

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dates, finely chopped
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 cups flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Add boiling water to dates and baking soda; let cool.
2. Sift together dry ingredients and combine with butter, vanilla, and nuts.
3. Mix into the cooled date mixture.
4. Fill greased pans or cans halfway with batter.
5. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.