Menno wrote:
>
> I know this pudding should have been made months and months ago, but
> we are suddenly invited to a dinner for 20 people and the pudding that
> is awaiting is too small, so I need to make a Very Large one.
>
> Unfortunately I cannot cook it by putting it in a pan au bain marie on
> top of the stove because of the size, so thought I might try it au
> bain marie in the oven
>
> Anybody got any experience and/or advice.
>
> Thanks enormously.
> Cheers
> Menno

Divide up the pud mixture into smaller containers and steam them. A very
large pudding never really cooks properly. How much pudding were you
planning on making? A one-kilo pudding with hard sauce will serve 20
people after a full meal. Make two of them, which will be plenty.