"RodS" > wrote in message
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> OK PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS NOT INTENDED AS A DIABETIC RECIPE, simply a
> traditional Christmas Pudding recipe.
>
> You will need
> 1. Pudding cloth about 22 inches or 55 CM square
> 2. Large boiler or stockpot
> 3. some kitchen string
> 4. A supply of silver threepenny pieces,not required but traditional :-)
>
> I have been making this for 30 years, it was made by my mother before that
> and grandmother before that so it *should* work
>
> Ingredients:
> 4 cups plain flour
> 2 tablespoons dripping (traditional but you can use butter, margarine or
> any other oil)
> 2 cups mixed dried fruit
> 1 teaspoon each nutmeg and allspice
> 2 teaspoons Bicarbonate of soda
> 3 tablespoons Golden Syrup
> 2 cups brown sugar
> 2 cups boiling water
>
> Method:
>
> Partially fill pot with water put plate or saucer in bottom to prevent
> pudding sticking and bring to boil. when boiling add pudding cloth for a
> couple on minutes.
>
>
> Put Flour, bicarb, syrup sugar, dripping into large bowl and pour boiling
> water over, mix well add rest of ingredients and mix, children are
> encouraged to stir for good luck.
>
>
> Spread cloth over large bowl (I use a wok now days) and sprinkle with some
> extra flour this will give cooked pudding a nice skin when cooked.
>
> Pour mixture into cloth and tie top leaving some extra space for expansion
> and creating loop for lifting out of pot when cooked.
>
> Boil for 4 hours do *not* allow to boil dry.
>
> It can be prepared before the big day and reheated by boiling for an hour
> or so or you can nuke it (don't tell granny) serve with brandy custard or
> cream.
>
> Great cold too.
>
> Enjoy :-)

Sounds yummy -thank you very much indeedy! )))))