Maxine's Date Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Cut dates in half.
3. 3
   Combine boiling water, butter and baking soda and pour over dates.
4. 4
   Let stand 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Add flour, sugar, salt and pecans.
6. 6
   Grease pan and put mixture into it.
7. 7
   For topping, combine melted butter, water and brown sugar.
8. 8
   Put half of topping over date mixture.
9. 9
   Cook for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
10. 10
    Remove from oven, and add the rest of the topping.
11. 11
    Bake for another 20 minutes.