Florence Schwartz Amish Date Pudding
["1 c. finely cut dates (or use raisins)", "1 c. hot water", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. flour", "1 egg", "1 tsp. butter", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Pour hot water over dates and soda; let stand until cool. Combine all ingredients together and put in pan and bake.", "Break into squares and serve with bananas and whipped cream."]
["dates", "water", "soda", "sugar", "flour", "egg", "butter", "nuts"]