Good-Cooking - Crosse & Blackwell Date Nut Bread

Ingredients

• 1 pound pitted, chopped dates
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups hot tap water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (or whatever other nuts you prefer)