Plum Duff

No, it doesn't have any plums...it's not supposed to. See Mr. Webster's book for confirmation.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter, no substitutions
• 2  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1  egg, well beaten
• 1⁄2 cup molasses (either regular or light molasses is fine)
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup water, boiling
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup currants

Directions

1. Sift the dry ingredients together.
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg and mix thoroughly.
3. Add molasses.
4. Add sifted dry ingredients alternatively to the batter with the boiling water.
5. Add raisins and currants.
6. Mix well; pour into a well-greased pudding mold and steam for 90 minutes.
7. Serve with any desired pudding sauce.