Christmas Pudding 1

Name: Christmas Pudding 1
Ingredients: 6 oz. currants; 4 oz. raisins; 4 oz. sultanas; 4 oz. mixed peel; 10 oz. brown sugar; 8 oz. fresh breadcrumbs; 4 oz. self-rising flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 oz. chopped almonds; 3 oz. suet; 2 Tbsp. black treacle; 2 Tbsp. brandy (optional); 1 Tbsp. rum (optional); 1/4 tsp. mixed spice; rind and juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 egg; 1 grated cooking apple; 1 grated carrot; milk

19 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

6 oz. currants
4 oz. raisins
4 oz. sultanas
4 oz. mixed peel
10 oz. brown sugar
8 oz. fresh breadcrumbs
4 oz. self-rising flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 oz. chopped almonds
3 oz. suet
2 Tbsp. black treacle
2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
1 Tbsp. rum (optional)
1/4 tsp. mixed spice
rind and juice of 1/2 lemon
1 egg
1 grated cooking apple
1 grated carrot
milk

Directions

1

Put all the dry ingredients into a very large mixing bowl and mix well.
2

Add all the wet ingredients, using enough milk to make a fairly soft consistency.
3

Mix all very well.
4

Divide mixture between 2 pudding basins (or 1 large if required).
5

Cover with greased greaseproof paper and steam for 8 hours, or steam in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes at pressure, then cook for 3 hours at 15 pounds pressure.
6

Makes 2 (1 1/2 pound size) puddings.