Amish Pudding

Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. dates
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 c. boiling water
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. shortening
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. sifted flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 c. chopped nuts

Directions:
- Combine dates, soda and boiling water and let cool.
- Beat eggs, sugar, shortening, salt, flour and baking powder.
- Combine with date mixture and fold in nuts.
- Bake in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan at 325° for 35 to 40 minutes.