1 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 c. hot water
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. whole cranberries, raw (fresh or frozen)

SAUCE FOR TOPPING:

1 c. sugar
1 c. whipping cream, not whipped
2/3 c. butter
1 or 2 tsp. vanilla

Sift flour, sugar and baking powder together 3 times. Add baking soda to hot water, then add molasses; stir; mixture will get "foamy." Stir in flour mixture. Add cranberries. Steam 2 hours in greased double boiler or place greased, covered mold in pan of simmering water on top of stove. Cool, invert onto plate and serve warm or at room temperature. May be frozen and reheated in microwave. Pour warm brandy or rum over pudding and flame at table. Pour sauce over individual servings. Serves 6.

SAUCE: Heat and serve over pudding. Do not microwave sauce.