Steamed Date Pudding
This classic steamed date pudding offers a comforting taste of the past, perfect for a cozy dessert. The rich, sweet dates combine with a tender, moist pudding base, creating a satisfying texture. Served with a tangy lemon sauce, this pudding is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Soft, fresh bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2/3 cup Butter or vegetable shortening (Originally fine chopped suet. Substituted with butter or vegetable shortening for modern preference.)
- 2/3 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Large egg
- 2/3 cup Dates, chopped fine
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup Whole milk
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (For lemon sauce)
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (For lemon sauce)
- 1 cup Water (For lemon sauce)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (For lemon sauce)
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt (For lemon sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Butter (For lemon sauce)
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Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, flour, baking powder, suet (or butter/shortening), sugar, egg, chopped dates, salt, vanilla, and milk in the order given. Stir well for 2 minutes until all ingredients are combined.
- 2Place the mixture in a buttered mold. Steam for 2 hours on the stove or in a fireless cooker.
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