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Christmas Pudding

A home-style Christmas Pudding made with Flour, Brown Sugar, Bread Crumbs, Baking Soda, and Milk. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine the suet, flour, sugar, bread crumbs, fruit and brandy. Cover and allow to stand overnight.

2. 2

   Add the syrup and beaten eggs.

3. 3

   Dissolve the baking soda in the milk, and add to mixture.

4. 4

   Stir until everything’s combined. (The mixture will be fairly thick.

5. 5

   This only works with Christmas puddings.)

6. 6

   Place in two 1 1/2 quart pudding basins, cover with paper and several layers of aluminum foil, and steam for 4 hours.

7. 7

   When you're going to eat it, steam it for a further 2 hours.

8. 8

   Serve by turning it out of the bowl, and pouring flaming brandy over it (see below).

9. 9

   Serve with brandy butter (hard brandy sauce).

10. 10

    Each pudding will serve about 8-10 people.

11. 11

    If you halve the recipe, use 3 eggs.

12. 12

    You can also add cherries, figs, almonds and so on when you're adding the fruit.

13. 13

    Get a large piece of calico (it must have a tight weave), and boil it for a few minutes.

14. 14

    Rub flour into the inner surface.

15. 15

    Place 1/2 the mixture on it, and bring the corners together, leaving room for the mixture to rise.

16. 16

    Tie with string.

17. 17

    Cook by immersing in boiling water, when you add extra water, it must be already boiling, or the pudding will get soggy.

18. 18

    Age the pudding by hanging it in a cool, dry place.

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    To light the pudding, heat about 1/4 cup of brandy in a saucepan.

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    Light it, then pour over the pudding and carry it to the table.