U.M.W.'S Date Pudding For "40" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. diced dates
4 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
4 tsp. soda
4 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. vanilla
8 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 tsp. salt (optional)

Preparation

Pour boiling water over dates; let stand until cool. Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs and blend.
Add flour, soda, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
Add apples and nuts.
Add dates from which liquid has been drained.
Pour into 4 greased 7 x 11-inch pans (waxed paper in bottom) or use 35 to 36 pans for larger recipe.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 30 minutes.
Cut servings approximately 2 x 5 inches.
Serve with Brown Sugar Sauce.