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A rich Christmas Pudding

added by Georgee 2nd September 2009
at 07:05

This is not put forward as an economy recipe by any means but as a "What it used to be in some house holds"The Farmers or the Squires.IT was saved up for in my Fathers House.Dont forget times were not what they are now in the 40/50's

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Ingredients

11/2 lbs beef suet (Atora today) Then a pound of each of the following
Eggs weighed in their shells
pitted prunes chopped - mixed candid peel well chopped - raisins - currants - sultanas - sifted plain flour -sugar and brown bread crumbs.Now a heaped T/spn Mixed cake spice - 1/2 a large nutmeg grated - 2 T/spns of salt - 1/2 a pint of new milk - the juice of a large lemon and a large glass of brandy ( fire water is OK not 5 star best).

Prunes, Christmas Pudding, lemon juice, Christmas, eggs

Directions

In your panshion mix the dry ingredients well.Now in a large bowl mix the eggs deshelled and beaten to a froth then mix in the milk lemon juice and brandy whisk well and mix into the dry ingredients squidge it through your fingers to get a good mix.Cover with a damp tea towel and stand in the dairy for 24 hrs where its nice and cool (make it this am and continue tomorrow am)Tomorrow turn out into buttered moulds (a large basin for a 3lb pudding) cover with a double layer of greaseproof paper and tie with cooking string to make a handle so you can lift them out.Boil for 8 hours at first.and store on Christmas morning cook a further 2 hours before serving with your favourite sauce.This recipe makes approx 3 puddings 3lb weight Enjoy Georgee

1 reply

yarnsbab...

Replied on 2nd September 2009 08.51

Perfect timing Georgee! I was only saying to my hubby last night "oh well its September, I suppose once our boys birthday is over i'll have to start on the xmas cake & puddings" Will gladly be giving your pud recipe a try, for the last few years I have used a Delia recipe and they have been only of average quality! Oh how I wish I got my nan to write hers down before she passed away.

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