Date & Nut Pudding

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening
• 3/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup dates, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped

Recipe

• 1 beat egg, add melted shortening, molasses and baking soda which has been dissolved in water. combine sifted dry ingredients, dates and walnuts. pour in wet ingredients. fill greased mold, cover tightly, and steam 1 1/2 hours. serve hot. (can be served with your favorite sauce).