1/2 c. butter (1 stick)
1 c. sugar (cream sugar & butter together)
3/4 lb. cut dates (combine with hot water & baking soda)
1 c. hot water (boiling)
1 tsp. baking soda

Add: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Dash of salt to taste 1/2 c. nuts

Put in loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

SAUCE TO PUT OVER THE DATE PUDDING:

1 stick of butter
1 c. sugar
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 c. whipping cream (not whipped cream)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients together. Cook in a double boiler until clear.