Mother's favorite date pudding

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Egg
1cupDates; chopped
1cupBoiling water
¾cupNuts; chopped
1teaspoonSoda
½teaspoonBaking powder
¾cupSugar
1tablespoonShortening
1pinchSalt
cupFlour
1teaspoonVanilla

Directions

In the boiling water add egg, dates, and nuts. Mix the remaining ingredients together and then mix with the original mixture. Bake for about 30 minutes at 325°.

NOTES : One of our Christmas puddings.

Recipe by: Sarah Elizabeth Barton-Mother Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by LVFG53A@... (MRS IRA M DENNIS) on Sep 24, 1997