Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  110     gram          Plain flour 
   1/2    teaspoon      Ground mixed spice
   1/4    teaspoon      Grated nutmeg 
  225     gram          Fresh breadcrumbs 
  275     gram          Shredded suet 
  225     gram          Soft brown sugar 
  350     gram          Raisins 
   50     gram          Mixed peel
   50     gram          Walnuts 
   1      small         Orange,zest only
   4      Medium        Eggs, beaten
  50      milliliter    Brandy or dry sherry 
  1/2     teaspoon      Almond essence 
  150     milliliter    Milk

Preparation:

1. Sift flour,spice and nutmeg into a large bowl.Add breadcrumbs,suet,sugar,raisins,sultanas,peel,nuts,and orange zest.Mix well 2. Combine the mix with the eggs,brandy or sherry, almond essence and milk. 3. Divide the mixture between two greased 1.1 litre pudding basins.Cover with buttered greaseproof paper or foil.Pleat once to allow pudding to rise. 4. Secure with string.Use extra string to make a handle for ease of removal. Place in a steamer over a pan of boiling water and cover.Steam steadily for 6 hours, replacing the water as it boils away. 5. Remove from the steamer,leave until cold.Cover with foil.Store in a cool place. 6. To serve: cover and steam for 2 hours.Turn out onto warm dish serve with brandy butter,fresh cream or custard.