It likely wouldn’t hurt to soak the dates. And just in case it did hurt, you could soak them in Grand Marnier. To, y’know, medicate them.
From the box of L.S. from Joplin, Missouri.
Date Pudding
Put in baking pan and stir until dissolved:
- 1-1/2 c. Brown sugar
- 1-1/2 c. hot water
Make batter as follows and pour over syrup.
1 c. sugar
1 c. milk
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. dates
1/2 c. nuts
salt
Bake 35 minutes.
Yesterdish suggestion: Use a 325 deg. F. oven.