Molasses Pudding

Description

A very nice type of Pudding, prepared in canadian style. Requires basic cooking skills and when ready the result will "speak" for itself !

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt ( omit if salt Pork is used)
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• ½ cup butter or 1 cup suet (cut fine)
• or ½ salt Pork ( cut fine)
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup milk or water
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup currants (optional)
• 1/3 cup peel (optional)

Directions

1. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spice.
2. Add molasses and milk ( or water).
3. Add fruit coated with flour and butter.
4. Mix well. Steam for 2 ½ hours boiling constantly.
5. Serve with a sauce.