Christmas Pudding

Ingredients 

• 11/2 lbs Currants
• 11/2 lbs Raisins
• 1/2 lb Flour
• 1/2 lb Breadcrumbs
• 3 Nutmegs
• 1 lb Sugar
• A little baking powder
• 1/2 lb Citron and candied  peel
• 1 lb Suet
• 4 Eggs
• 1/4 pt Brandy
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/4 pt Sherry
• (Added in pencil: War time measure -  I add to this 2 tbsp marmalade, 1/2 lb of dates chopped.)

Method

Let them boil for a day. When liked add a little of ginger (double the quantity) Add milk or stout instead of the spirits.