Christmas Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly beat the egg.
2. 2
   Add the bread and egg nog; let stand 3 minutes.
3. 3
   Stir together the flour, soda and nutmeg; set aside. Stir into bread mixture the sugar, margarine and rum.
4. 4
   Stir in raisins and nuts.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture.
6. 6
   Lightly grease a 6-cup mold (5 inches deep and 7 to 8 inches around; mold has to fit into pan for steaming).
7. 7
   Pour in mixture.
8. 8
   Cover with foil.
9. 9
   Place in pan; add 1 inch of boiling water.
10. 10
    Steam 2 1/2 hours, until wooden pick comes out clean.
11. 11
    Unless you use right away, cool on rack for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    To use later, reheat in microwave.