Plum Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Mix all ingredients except eggs and brandy until well blended, use your hands if necessary.
2. 2
   Stir in eggs, and brandy.
3. 3
   Pour into lightly greased pudding mold or basin (or a coffee tin) and cover top with a piece of greased foil and clean cloth.
4. 4
   Tie coverings, tightly and leave strings to assist in removing from pot later.
5. 5
   Place on rack in pot with boiling water 23 way up the side of the basin.
6. 6
   Boil gently for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Remove carefully from cooled water, using strings.
8. 8
   Cool completely and store in a cool place (or the refrigerator) until Christmas.
9. 9
   Too serve, reheat unmolked pudding by steaming or wrap in foil and reheat gently in oven.
10. 10
    Invert onto serving platter; set aflame, if desired, with brandy and insert holly in top.
11. 11
    Serve with whipped cream or brandied hard sauce.