Christmas Pudding - November 22nd, 2003 at 11:10 PM
Christmas Pudding
6 oz plain flour
1 level tsp mixed spice
1/2 level tsp grated nutmeg
3 oz fresh white bread-crumbs
4 oz shredded suet
4 oz raisins
8 oz currants
8 oz sultanas
4 oz peeled cored chopped apple
3 oz brown sugar
grated rind of 1 lemon
2 eggs beaten
1/3pt strong ale
Grease a 2 pt basin.Sift together the flour and spices.
Add the breadcrumbs,Suet,dried fruit apple,sugar and
lemon rind.Mix well and gradually stir in the eggs and
ale. Stir again thoroughtly.Turn the mixture into the
basin cover with greased greaseproof paper and then
with aluminum foil or a pudding cloth.Either place the
pudding in a pan with water half way up the sides of the
basin and,after bringing it to the boil,reduce the heat
and simmer for 6hrs,or alternatively cook it in a
steamer for 8 hrs. Leave the greaseproof paper in
position,but when the pudding is cool,cover with a
fresh piece of foil or cloth before storing.
Re-boil for 3-4 hrs before serving with fluffy sauce
or brandy butter
I pressure cook mine for 3hrs @15lbs
Limey
6 oz plain flour
1 level tsp mixed spice
1/2 level tsp grated nutmeg
3 oz fresh white bread-crumbs
4 oz shredded suet
4 oz raisins
8 oz currants
8 oz sultanas
4 oz peeled cored chopped apple
3 oz brown sugar
grated rind of 1 lemon
2 eggs beaten
1/3pt strong ale
Grease a 2 pt basin.Sift together the flour and spices.
Add the breadcrumbs,Suet,dried fruit apple,sugar and
lemon rind.Mix well and gradually stir in the eggs and
ale. Stir again thoroughtly.Turn the mixture into the
basin cover with greased greaseproof paper and then
with aluminum foil or a pudding cloth.Either place the
pudding in a pan with water half way up the sides of the
basin and,after bringing it to the boil,reduce the heat
and simmer for 6hrs,or alternatively cook it in a
steamer for 8 hrs. Leave the greaseproof paper in
position,but when the pudding is cool,cover with a
fresh piece of foil or cloth before storing.
Re-boil for 3-4 hrs before serving with fluffy sauce
or brandy butter
I pressure cook mine for 3hrs @15lbs
Limey