Date-Nut Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Sift flour with baking powder and salt, then stir in the nuts.
3. 3
   Mix soda into the dates, then pour boiling water over them.
4. 4
   Cream the butter until fluffy.
5. 5
   Add the sugar; cream again, then beat in the egg.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture; mix thoroughly, then stir in the soaked dates.
7. 7
   Pour into a buttered 9-inch square pan and bake for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Cool on a rack, then turn out and cut into squares.
9. 9
   Serve with any pudding sauce.