OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PUDDING 
2 1/4 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. walnuts, chopped or whole
1 c. diced dates
1 c. fresh whole cranberries
Grated rind of 2 med. sized oranges
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. buttermilk
3/4 c. oil
1/2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. sugar
Whipped cream

Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and soda. Stir in walnuts, dates, cranberries, and orange rind. In a separate bowl mix eggs buttermilk, oil, and add to other ingredients. Put in a well greased 10 inch tube pan. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.

Let stand until lukewarm and remove from rack. Drizzle a mixture of orange juice and sugar over the pudding. Wrap in foil and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve to 12 topped with whipped cream to which you can add green coloring.

 

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