DATE AND LEMON PUDDING
2 oz. butter
1 cup S.R. flour
1 egg
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or almonds.
1/3 cup cold water
2/3 cup hot water
3 tablespoons honey
1 dessertspoon butter (extra)
Sift flour and salt in basin, rub in butter until like breadcrumbs. Stir in sugar, dates, nuts and rind.
Mix to a soft dough with beaten egg and cold water, dace in greased, deep, ovenproof basin.
Place hot water, honey and extra butter in small saucepan,
stir over low heat until butter melts then pour over pudding mixture.
Bake in moderate over 30-40 minutes or until nicely browned.
Serve with ice cream or custard.