Christmas Pudding

English Christmas Pudding. I got this recipe from my college roommate's mother. It was always a treat.

• Ready In: 336 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 2 cake

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups currants
• 1 1⁄2 cups raisins
• 3⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄3 cup  almonds, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, grated
• 1⁄2 cup  citrus peel, candied
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon honey
• 1⁄2 apple, grated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice

Directions

1. clean fruit, grate carrot, chop nuts and peel. Beat egge.
2. cream butter and sugar, gradually add eggs. Cream until mixture is very liquid. Stir in mixed flour and bread crumbs, then remaining ingredients. Mix thoughly.
3. Pour into well greased baisins (use 2 metal bowls that hold about 3 cups each). Cover with cheese cloth or wax paper. Steam 6 to 9 hours or boil 4-6 hours. Store for several weeks before serving.
4. To serve: reheat by steaming and serve with custard or brandy butter (brandy, butter and powdered sugar mixed to a very thick frosting).