Mother Boyd's Date & Nut Bread

Mother Boyd's Date & Nut Bread

1 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup nut meats
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 t. soda
2 eggs
1 T shortening
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour

Place nuts, dates, soda & shortening in bowl and add boiling water.
Beat eggs and sugar together.
Then add flour.
Combine mixture stirring well.
Pour into greased bread pan, 4 1/2 by 8 inches at the bottom & 2 1/2 inches deep (Lord she was specific!)
Bake at 350* for 1 hour.