Date Nut Bread

• 1 lb. pitted dates
• 3/4 c. white raisins
• 2 c. water
• 1 stick oleo
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 c. plain yogurt
• 2 scant tsp. soda
• 4 level tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 3 c. flour

1. Place dates, raisins and water in pan to boil slowly 15 minutes covered.
2. Set aside for cooling or even overnight.
3. Cream sugars and oleo; add eggs.
4. Beat well, then add all ingredients and flour.
5. Stir well.
6. Add 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired.
7. Make 4 small to medium loaves or 3 large loaves.
8. Bake at 325u0b0 for 25 minutes, then at 300u0b0.
9. Total Baking Time:
10. 45 to 55 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
11. Do not overbake.

dates, white raisins, water, oleo, eggs, salt, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar, plain yogurt, soda, level tsp, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, flour

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=350804 (may not work)