Christmas Pudding

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Puddings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

4 ounces plain wholewheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 ounces pure vegetable fat
4 ounces dark brown sugar
1 pound mixed dried fruit
4 ounces candied peel -- chopped
4 ounces soft breadcrumbs
1 ounce flaked almonds
1 Medium grated rind of 1 orange
1 Medium grated rind of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 tablespoon black treacle
4 tablespoons whisky
5 ounces stout
 

Preparation:

1. Sift the flour and baking powder. Put the fat and sugar into a large bowl and beat until creamy, then add all the remaining ingredients and mix very well, to a thick, creamy consistency (Don't forget to wish!). Allow to stand overnight.

2.Next day, put the mixture into a lightly greased 1.2L / 2 1/2 pint basin (or two 600ml / 1pt basins), cover with a circle of greased greaseproof paper and secure with foil or a pudding cloth. Steam for 6-8 hours.

3.Cool, then put a clean piece of greaseproof and new foil on top of the bowl, and store in a cool dry place until required. Steam for a further 3 hours and flame with warmed brandy before servin

 

Nutritional Information:

1838 Calories (kcal); 6g Total Fat; (2% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 459g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 1224mg Sodium