Plum Pudding

Name: Plum Pudding
Ingredients: 3/4 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 Tbsp. cloves; 1/4 lb. dried currants; 2 oz. candied orange peel; 1 c. hot milk; 4 eggs, separated; 1/2 c. suet, ground; 1/2 c. brandy; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 lb. seedless raisins; 1/4 lb. figs; 1 Tbsp. mace; 1/4 c. sugar; 2 oz. citron, chopped; 1/2 c. bread crumbs

17 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. cloves
1/4 lb. dried currants
2 oz. candied orange peel
1 c. hot milk
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. suet, ground
1/2 c. brandy
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 lb. seedless raisins
1/4 lb. figs
1 Tbsp. mace
1/4 c. sugar
2 oz. citron, chopped
1/2 c. bread crumbs

Directions

1

In a large bowl, sift flour, salt and spices.
2

Soak bread crumbs in hot milk for 10 minutes.
3

In separate bowl, beat sugar into well beaten egg yolks.
4

Add suet and soaked crumbs.
5

Stir into flour mixture.
6

Add fruits and brandy; mix well.
7

Put into a buttered mold (Bundt) pan, cover tightly and place into a pan of hot water.
8

Put into a 350° oven and steam cook for 3 1/2 hours. Serves 12.