Date-Nut Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 pkg small chopped dates
• 1 c sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 Tbsp shortening
• 1 c boiling water
• 2 eggs slightly beaten
• 2 c sifted flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 c chopped nuts

Directions

1. Mix dates sugar baking soda and shortening
2. Pour boiling water over this mixture and allow to stand 20 to 30 minutes
3. Add eggs flour vanilla extract and almond extract
4. Add chopped nuts