3 oz plain flour, sifted
2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 oz fresh white breadcrumbs
3 oz light brown sugar
6 oz sultannas
6 oz currants
6 oz raisins
1 oz mixed peel
4 oz shredded suet
1 finely grated rind and juice
1 of 1 lemon & 1 orange
2 medium eggs, beaten
5 fl oz stout
2 tablespoon orange liqueur or extra
1 orange juice
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a greased 2 pint pudding basin. Cover with two rounds of pleated greaseproof paper and tie securely with string. Cover with pleated foil. Place the pudding on an upturned saucer in a large pan. Pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the basin. Cover and steam for 5 hours topping up with water when needed. Cool and re-cover with greaseproof paper. Store in a cool dry place. To serve, steam as before for 3 hours, then turn out onto a warmed serving plate and flame with brandy if liked.
