DATE PUDDING

1 c. sugar ¾ t. soda ¾ c. milk 1 ½ c. flour 1 c. dates ½ c. chopped nuts 1 T. butter Mix well with a hand mixer. 1 c. brown sugar 1 ½ c. water 1 T. butter Boil and pour in 8 X 8 pan. Drop first mixture into second mixture. Bake 350 for 30 minutes