Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon Butter
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 Egg
1 cup Dates
1/2 cup Nut meats
1 cup Water -- boiling
2 cups Flour
Preparation:
Dissolve soda in boing water. Pour over cup of diced dates. Add butter and sugar, creamed. Add some flour, eggs beaten, then salt and balance of flour with nuts. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375 F.
