U.M.W.'S Apple And Date Pudding For "350" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 lb. diced dates
16 lb. sugar
5 lb. shortening
3 doz. eggs
10 lb. sifted flour
2 small boxes soda
3 small boxes cinnamon
8 oz. vanilla
4 1/2 gal. chopped apples
2 1/4 qt. chopped nuts (optional)
salt (optional)
1 tsp. ???

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.