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.