1/2 lb. common crackers
2 qt. milk
1 lb. seedless raisins, scalded
1/4 lb. citron or any dried fruit
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Break up the crackers by hand and soak in 1 quart of milk, then add second quart of milk. Add the remaining ingredients making sure that the eggs are added last. Bake quick for 1 hour, then slow for 2-3 hours.

HARD SAUCE FOR PLUM PUDDING:

1 c. confectioners' sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 egg white, beaten stiff
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream the above ingredients together.