RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Karen Selwyn Pudding, Date and Nut #1 - dairy
Dates are an important food in Jewish tradition. The honey mentioned in the phrase "the land flowing with milk and honey" is date honey. Karen Selwyn * * * * * * * * 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped 1 cup walnut halves 3/4 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar butter Sweetened whipped cream Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking dish. In a bowl, combine the dates, walnuts, flour, baking powder and salt. Beat the eggs with sugar in a small bowl. Add to the date mixture and mix well. Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes. To serve, cut the pudding in squares. Serve warm with sweetened whipped cream. Source: JEWISH REGIONAL COOKING Richard Haase
