1 c. raisins or other fruit
1 c. syrup or 1/2 c. sugar and 1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. molasses
1/2 c. milk
1 tbsp. melted fat
1/4 tsp. each cloves, allspice, and nutmeg

Enough flour to make stiff batter. Steam 2 hours.