FAMOUS CHRISTMAS PUDDING
4 x 5” Puddings or 1 very large one
2lbs MIXED DRIED FRUIT
1/4lb BLANCHED ALMONDS
1/4lb CANDIED PEEL
1/4lb GLACE CHERRIES
1 LEMON/ 2 LIMES
1 ORANGE
1/2 lb FLOUR
1/2 lb BREAD CRUMBS
1/2lb SUGAR
1lb CHOPPED SUET ( BEEF FAT)
8 EGGS
1/2 PINT STOUT OR GLASS OF BRANDY
1/4 PT MILK
Pinch Salt
1 Teaspoon Mixed Spice
WASH FRUIT & DRY
CHOP NUTS, PEEL AND CHERRIES
MIX WITH FRUIT
ADD GRATED RIND
PUT DRY INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE BOWL ADD FRUIT AND EGGS,STOUT,MILK TO GIVE “DROPPING” CONSTISTENCY.
GREASE 3/4 FILL BASINS
BOIL WATER IN LARGE SAUCEPAN
COVER WITH GREASED PAPER AND TIE THIN CLOTHS
PUT PUDDINGS TO STEAM FOR 5 HOURS ( 8 FOR LARGER BOWLS)
COOL WHEN COOKED AND RECOVER WITH CLOTHS
STORE IN COOL PLACE
WHEN REQUIRED RE STEAM FOR 3 HOURS
