*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Citrus Christmas Pudding

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       oz           Plain flour, sifted
   2       ts           Ground mixed spice
     1/2   ts           Salt
   4       oz           Fresh white breadcrumbs
   3       oz           Light brown sugar
   6       oz           Sultannas
   6       oz           Currants
   6       oz           Raisins
   1       oz           Mixed peel
   4       oz           Shredded suet
                        Finely grated rind and juice
                        Of 1 lemon & 1 orange
   2       md           Eggs, beaten
   5       fl           Stout
   2       tb           Orange liqueur or extra
                        Orange juice

  Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix
  thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a greased 2 pint
  pudding basin. Cover with two rounds of pleated
  greaseproof paper and tie securely with string. Cover
  with pleated foil. Place the pudding on an upturned
  saucer in a large pan. Pour enough boiling water into
  the pan to come halfway up the basin. Cover and steam
  for 5 hours topping up with water when needed. Cool
  and re-cover with greaseproof paper. Store in a cool
  dry place. To serve, steam as before for 3 hours, then
  turn out onto a warmed serving plate and flame with
  brandy if liked.
 


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