BAKED FIG PUDDING
Makes 14 Servings
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 cups figs, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 cup buttermilk (Or 1 tablespoon vinegar + enough milk to equal 1 cup)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Beat butter or margarine until soft. Add eggs and molasses and beat until fluffy. Add figs, lemon rind, and buttermilk.
3. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Stir the sifted ingredients into the pudding mixture.
5. Bake in a greased 9-inch tube pan for 60 minutes.
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