CHRISTMAS PUDDING (AN OLD RECIPE
FROM AROUND 1713)
 
1/2 lb. beef suet (get at the butchers)
1/2 lb. sultanas
1/2 lb. currants
1/2 lb. raisins
1/2 lb. bread crumbs (white)
1/4 lb. flour
1/4 lb. chopped candied peel
1/4 lb. blanched almonds, chopped
1/4 lb. brown sugar
Grated rind of 1 lemon
3/4 c. brandy or rum
6 eggs
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. mixed spice
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Sift the flour, slat, baking powder and spice together. Add the finely grated suet and rub it into the flour. Add the fruit and other ingredients. Mix all well together. Add the brandy. Tie in a greased and floured pudding cloth or basin, and boil for 6 hours.

NOTE: A 3 hours' steaming before use is recommended for the pudding.

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