*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Steamed Plum Pudding

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Puddings                         Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Flour
   1       lb           Suet -- chopped
   1       lb           Seeded raisins
   1       lb           Currants -- washed
     1/2   lb           Citron -- chopped
   1                    Grated nutmeg
   1       tb           Cinnamon
     1/2   tb           Mace
   1       ts           Salt
   6       tb           Sugar
   7                    Egg yolks
     1/4   c            Cream
     1/2   c            Brandy
   3       c            Dry bread crumbs
   7                    Egg whites
                        Hot wine or hard sauce
     1/2   c            Applejack

  Sift the flour. Prepare and combine the suet, raisins, currants,
  and citron. Dredge lightly with some flour.
  
  Resift the remaining flour combined with the nutmeg, cinnamon,
  mace, salt, and sugar. Combine the above ingredients.
  
  Add the egg yolks, cream, brandy, and bread crumbs. Whip the egg
  whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites lightly into the mixture.
  Pour the batter into a large, well greased mold. Steam for 6 hours.
  
  Remove from heat, let cool and pour the applejack over the pudding.
  Cover and store for several hours. Heat through in a double boiler
  over, NOT IN, at least one hour before serving.
  
  Posted by Joel Erlich
 

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