3 c Bread crumbs
1 c Raisins
1/2 c Brown sugar
1 ds Salt
1 ts Ginger
1 ts Allspice
1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 c Butter; melted
3 tb Molasses
1 ts Baking soda
1 tb Water; hot
1/2 c Flour
Soak bread and crusts in water for a few minutes. Squeeze out the
water and rub between the hands to make crumbs. Measure without
pressing down in the cup.
Combine the bread crumbs, raisins, sugar, salt and spices and mix
with a fork. Add melted butter, molasses, and soda which has been
dissolved in the hot water. Add flour and combine well. Pour mixture
into a dampened pudding bag; tie tightly leaving a little slackness
to allow for expansion. Boil for 1 1/2 hours.
