| The Best Christmas Pudding EverIf you want a truly | | | | top as it only swells and won't run over. Cover with |
| great xmas pudding then you will have to go a long | | | | greased paper. Tuck around alluminium foil and steam |
| way to beat this receipe. | | | | for 5 hours. Next day simply warm up for half an |
| Using a basin that holds nine cups - all cups are | | | | hour.Further advice:- don't use store brought |
| breakfast cups - serves 12 | | | | breadcrumbs or it will turn out dry, make your own |
| Overnight soak 13 rounded tablespoons of Sago in | | | | with white bread using an electric grater on a electric |
| three cups of milk.Next day grate 3 cupfuls of | | | | whiz or similar. Place fruit or jam in the bottom of the |
| breadcrumbs, beat three eggs, melt 4 ounces of | | | | dish before adding mix, traditionally plum, but can be |
| butter, measure 2 cups of sultanas and a cup of | | | | whatever is your favourite. Served with hot custard. |
| raisin, and one and half cups of sugar. Quarter pound | | | | Yum!This page is dedicated to Great Granny LAING - |
| of peel, some chopped almonds or walnuts, 1 heaped | | | | Jessie Ida LAING who had this and hundreds of more |
| teaspoon of allspice or cinnamon and 3 teaspoons of | | | | great receipes. A true pioneer and lady who knew |
| bi-carbonate of soda.Line the greased basin with two | | | | how to feed a tribe in the style of kings. A reminder |
| buttered covers of paper then fill the basin to the | | | | of true culture that is so missing today. |