1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. dates
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. All Bran
1 tsp. baking soda

Pour 1 cup boiling water over dates and soda; let stand until cold. Beat in 1 1/2 cups flour. Bake in loaf pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.