Plum Pudding (Steamed)

Directions

1. 1
   Sift soda, salt and spice into the flour, rub in the suet and add raisins.
2. 2
   Mix the milk and molasses, stir into the dry mixture.
3. 3
   Butter a pudding mold.
4. 4
   Turn mixture into mold.
5. 5
   Steam for 3 hours.
6. 6
   Remove from mold to serving plate.
7. 7
   Cover with a clean tea towel.
8. 8
   Keep pudding in insect-free, cool place for 3 months.
9. 9
   (I just kept it covered in the 'fridge.
10. 10
    ).
11. 11
    Pour brandy over pudding periodically, if desired.
12. 12
    Hard Sauce.
13. 13
    Rub the butter to a cream in a warm bowl, add sugar gradually then the flavoring.
14. 14
    Pack smoothly in a small dish.
15. 15
    Keep on ice until very hard.