Mrs. Schneider's Date Nut Bread

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package dates, chopped
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 grease 2 to 3 loaf pans, line with waxed paper.
• 3 in a large sauce pan, combine dates, water, and sugar.
• 4 bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 5 remove from heat and immediately add butter or margarine.
• 6 cool to room temperature.
• 7 add the beaten eggs.
• 8 stir in remaining ingredients and pour into prepared pans.
• 9 bake 350 degrees for 1 hour (it sometimes takes a bit longer).
• 10 makes 2 - 3 standard sized loaves.