Mississippi Dirt Pudding

Directions

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   Before you start, sample the rum and check for quality.
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   Good, isn't it?
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   Now go ahead.
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   Select a large mixing bowl, measuring cup, etc., and check that rum again for quality!
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   It must be just right.
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   Try again.
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   With an electric beater, beat 1 cup butter in a large fluffy bowl.
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   Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again. Meanwhile, make certain that the rum is of best quality.
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   Add 2 large eggs and 2 cups of baking powder.
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    Add a pinch of rum, 1 teaspoon soda and 1 cup of pepper or maybe salt.
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    Anyway, don't fret.
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    Just test that rum again.
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    Zowie!!
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    Next, sift in half a pint of lemon juice.
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    Fold in chopped buttermilk and add strained nuts.
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    Sample rum again.
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    Add 1 bablespoon srown tugar or whatever color is around!
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    Mix well.
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    Grease oven and turn on cake pan to 350°.
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    Now pour the whole mixture into the oven and---oops!
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    On second thought and also third and fourth, forget the cake.
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    Check the rest of the rum and go to bed.
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    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!