English Plum Pudding

18 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb. bread crumbs
  • 1 lb. butter
  • 1 lb. raisins
  • 1 lb. currants
  • 1/4 lb. citron
  • 1/4 lb. orange peel
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. mace
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 c. whiskey
  • 1 c. wine
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix well the dry ingredients with butter (except flour and soda).
  2. 2
    Beat eggs well and add whiskey and wine.
  3. 3
    Mix well. Last, add flour and soda, sifted.
  4. 4
    Mix.
  5. 5
    Makes about 6 pounds. Boil 8 to 10 hours.
  6. 6
    Place mixture in coffee cans; set in boiling water.
  7. 7
    It's an all day affair.
  8. 8
    May be topped with brandy and taken to the table flaming.
  9. 9
    Serve with Hard Sauce.

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