British Plum Pudding
- 1/2 lb beef suet, finely chopped
- 6 cups fresh raisin breadcrumbs
- 4 cups golden raisins
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
- 1 cup mixed candied fruit
- 1 cup candied citrus peel
- 10 eggs
- 2/3 cup brandy
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- Brandy Sauce
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup brandy
- Preheat the oven to 180 u0b0C (350 u0b0F).
- Butter two 20 x 10-cm (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans. Line with parchment paper, letting it hang over 2 opposites sides.
- In a bowl, combine the suet, breadcrumbs, raisins, candied fruit and candied peel. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to blend.
- Divide the batter between the pans. Cover and seal tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a water bath for 7 hours. The simmering water bath must be maintained halfway up the loaf pans. Add water if necessary during baking.
- Remove the puddings from the water and let cool. Unmould from the pans and wrap tightly. They can be stored for up to 3 months in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
- In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour and butter. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer gently over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Tips: Freezes well.
beef suet, fresh raisin breadcrumbs, golden raisins, raisins, mixed candied fruit, candied citrus, eggs, brandy, orange juice, brandy sauce, brown sugar, flour, butter, water, brandy
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/british-plum-pudding-485266 (may not work)