WWII Plum Pudding Recipe
WWII Plum Pudding Recipe by Esther This is a perfect wartime substitute for christmas pudding or any other type of desert. Like many World War II recipes this one uses less sugar and simmer our luxury items than normal, apparently still tasting the same! Ingredients: 8oz (250g) grated raw potato 6oz (200g) grated raw carrot 4oz (125g) plain flour 1 teaspoon salt 2-4 oz (60-120g) sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 10-12 oz (300-350) mixed dried fruit 3oz (90g) melted dripping or margarine WASH YOUR HANDS FOR HYGIENE PURPOSES!!! Instructions: Grate and prepare all of the vegetable. Mix all of the dry ingredients together, add the fruit and vegetables and, lastly, add the melted dripping. Put into a greased dish, (2 pint [1 liter]) size and cover with grease paper or a lid. Steam for three to four hours Note: This keeps for two to three days....