Brandy Pudding

This is a recipe for a warm winter pudding.
Made with brandy it's sure to warm you up.

Ingredients:
Pudding:
1 cup plain flour
1 cup stoned and chopped dates
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup chopped nuts
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt

Syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 dessert spoon butter
1 cup brandy
1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Directions:
Cream the butter and sugar.
Add beaten eggs, sifted flour, baking powder,
salt, chopped nuts, and half the chopped dates.
Combine the remaining dates with the boiling water,
add baking soda, stir, and
let cool before adding to the first mixture.
Mix all the ingredients well, pour into a
greased ovenproof dish and bake
for 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees F.
To make the syrup, boil sugar, butter,
and water until a viscous liquid forms (about five minutes).
Remove from heat and add brandy and vanilla essence.
Pour the hot syrup over baked pudding until it is completely absorbed.