Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      slices        bread -- torn up
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1      cup           milk
   2      teaspoons     ground cinnamon
   2                    slightly beaten eggs
   1      teaspoon      ground cloves
   1      cup           light brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      ground mace
     1/4  cup           orange juice
   2      cups          raisins
   6      ounces        finely chopped suet
                         -- (or ask butcher to
                         -- grind it )
   1      cup           pitted dates -- cut up
     1/2  cup           chopped -- mixed candied
                         -- fruits and peels
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
     1/2  cup           coarsely chopped walnuts
   1      cup           flour .
   1      teaspoon      soda

Preparation:

Soak bread in milk; beat. Stir in eggs, sugar, juice, suet, and vanilla. In large bowl, combine flour with soda, salt, and spices. Add fruits and nuts. Mix well Stir in bread mixture. Pour into well-greased 2-qt. mold. Cover with foil; tie with string. Place on metal rack or trivet in slow-cooking pot with 1 inch water. Cover pot and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours. Cool in pan 10 minutes; unmold. Serve warm, plain, or with hard sauce. Makes 10 to 12 servings.