Date Pudding
["1 c. chopped dates", "1 scant Tbsp. butter", "1 egg, beaten", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 c. boiling water", "1/2 c. nut meats", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1 c. flour", "pinch of salt"]
["Pour 1 cup boiling water over the chopped dates, nut meats, butter and soda.", "Let cool before adding the remaining ingredients.", "Bake in moderate oven for about 30 minutes."]
["dates", "butter", "egg", "brown sugar", "boiling water", "nut meats", "soda", "cinnamon", "flour", "salt"]