Buttermilk Christmas Pudding

Directions

Sift together the flour, sugar, soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

Stir in suet, buttermilk or sour milk, raisins, and molasses.

Mix until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn into well-greased 2-quart mold or casserole.

Cover with tight cover or aluminum foil. Place on rack in large steamer or kettle.

Add boiling water to height of 2 inches in steamer, cover.

Steam 2 to 2½ hours or until pudding springs back when touched lightly in center.

Serve with brandy sauce or custard if desired.