Date Nut Bread

Submitted by Sister Twelves

Serve this with softened cream cheese for a real treat!

3/4 c chopped nuts (I prefer walnuts)
2 c chopped dates (I use a 1 lb pkg)
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c butter (or Crisco), brought to room temperature
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1 c sugar
1 1/2 c flour

1. Put first 4 ingredients into bowl. Pour over all 3/4 c boiling water. Stir and set aside for 15 minutes (important).
2. Then stir in eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Carefully stir in flour, being careful not to overmix.
3. Pour into greased loaf pan (or use 3 mini loaf pans).
4. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour (toothpick will come out clean). Cool before removing from pan. For perfect slicing, allow to cool for several hours. Delicious!