Date & Nut Bread - Ruth Fletcher

1 pkg dates, cut up                             
1 tsp soda
salt                                                         
2 cup boiling water
2 Tbsp butter                                       
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten                                      
4 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla                                         
1 cup nuts, chopped

Chop dates into small pieces, add soda, salt.  Pour boiling water over mixture and let cool.  Add all remaining ingredients.  Bake at 350º 1 hour or longer.