Date Pudding
["1 1/4 c. flour", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. dates (1/2 lb.)", "1/2 c. nuts", "1 egg, beaten", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1 c. hot water", "1 tsp. soda"]
["Put the hot water and soda over the dates and let stand while you mix up the rest, then put all together.", "Cook 1 cup brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups boiling water until sugar dissolves.", "Pour over pudding batter before baking.", "Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 35 to 40 minutes."]
["flour", "sugar", "dates", "nuts", "egg", "butter", "water", "soda"]