NEVER FAIL STEAM PUDDING

Put ¼ lb butter in a basin that the pudding is to be steamed in and add 2 teacups of boiling water.  Stir until butter is dissolved. Now add ½ lb raisins and ½ lb sultanas. Add ½ cup sugar. Stir.

Sift in 1½ breakfast cups flour into which 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of mixed spice has been added.

Stir the mixture well and leave overnight.  Cover with greaseproof and steam for 3 hours

You don’t need a lot of water in the pot but you mustn’t let it boil dry! Just keep it boiling gently.