Christmas Pudding
Ingredients
- 7ozs margarine
- 14ozs sultanas, 14ozs raisins
- 1oz chopped almonds
- 6ozs plain flour
- 2 heaped teasp mixed spice
- 1 teasp nutmeg
- 6ozs fresh breadcrumbs
- 7ozs soft brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- rind and juice of lemon
- 1 tbsp treacle
- 4 tbsp milk / beer
- 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
Method
Melt margarine in a saucepan.
Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
Place in 2 x 2lb pudding bowls or 4 x 1lb pudding bowls and cover well.
Steam 2lb for 6 hours or 1lb for 4 hours.
Cool, cover and store in a cool place
Pudding can be steamed again before serving, or portion and microwave for 30 secs.
Tooban
Burnfoot
Co. Donegal
Republic of Ireland