honey date bread

1 c. boiling water
2/3 c. dark brown sugar
1 1/2 c. dates (sliced, pitted)
1/2 c. honey
2 tbs shortening
1 egg (beaten)
1 c. walnuts
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
2 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp vanilla

Pour waer over dates, add shortening, sugar, honey, & salt.  Cool to lukewarm.  Add egg and soda.  Sift flour and measure & add to date mixture.  Beat well.  Add nuts and vanilla.  Bake in well greased loaf pan (8.5 x 4.5 x 4 inch) in Mod. oven 325 degrees for one hour & 15 minutes.