STEAMED PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE by Vernalisa

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VernaAlisa
Posted November 29, 2005 08:00 AM

STEAMED PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE OR HARD SAUCE

Pudding
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. melted butter
1 c. sweet milk
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 c. chopped raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. chopped walnuts, optional

Mix together molasses, butter and milk. Sift flour, soda and
spices and mix with chopped raisins. Add to liquid (the molasses,
butter and milk).
Fold in chopped walnuts, if desired. Steam in large greased mold
for 3 hours (mold 2/3 full, covered) OR in 3 greased 1 quart coffee
cans filled 2/3 full and covered with foil and can cover. Put in kettle
with water half way up on cans and steam on rack for 2 hours.
Serve pudding with sauce.

SAUCE:
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. sugar
Pinch of salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter. Stir in flour until mixture is smooth. Gradually
add boiling water. Cook (boil) a few minutes, then add sugar,
salt and beaten egg to hot mixture stirring rapidly to avoid lumps.
Add vanilla last. Serve hot over pudding.

HARD SAUCE

1 c. butter
1 c. confectioners sugar
2 tbsp. brandy, rum, or whiskey
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Allow butter to soften, but do not melt. Beat in the sugar a
little at a time, and continue beating until sauce is smooth and
creamy.
Beat in nutmeg and brandy, rum or whiskey until well blended.
Chill for several hours.
NOTE: A few drops of vegetable coloring may be used to achieve
any desired tint.