Christmas Pudding  

This is a wholesome, traditional Christmas Pudding that has been enjoyed for generations 

Ingredients: 

125ml of currents 

250ml of raisons 

250ml of sultanas 

100ml of mixed peel 

250ml of cake flour 

2ml of salt 

5ml of baking powder 

3ml of nutmeg 

5ml of mixed spice 

3ml of ground cloves 

125g of butter 

200ml of chopped suet 

125ml of white bread crumbs 

2 eggs 

200ml of brown sugar 

25ml of brandy 

25ml of lemon juice 

80ml of milk 

Method: 

1. Wash, dry and dust the dried fruit with 12 ml of cake flour 

2. Sieve, flour, salt, baking powder and spices together 

3. Rub the flour mixture into the butter  

4. Stir in the breadcrumbs 

5. Beat the eggs and sugar together 

6. Mix the brandy, lemon juice and milk into the egg mixture 

7. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix well 

8. Stir in the fruit 

9. Pour into a greased pudding mould and cover with a lid or tin foil 

10. Steam for 4 hours – serve hot