PLUM PUDDING, VIRGINIA (1904)
The Blue Grass Cook Book
Compiled by Minnie C. Fox (1904)
VIRGINIA PLUM PUDDING
Mrs. Cyrus McCormick
• 1 1/2 pounds best seeded raisins,
• 3/4 pound finely chopped citron,
• 1/4 pound conserved oranges,
• 1 pound finely shredded beef suet.
Sift over these ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds of flour, and mix thoroughly,
• Beat 6 eggs very light with 1 pound of white sugar,
• Add 1/2 grated nutmeg,
• 1 wineglass of brandy,
• 3 teacups bread-crumbs,
• Enough sweet milk to make a batter,
• Spices to taste.
Then add 2 teaspoons of baking-powder, and lastly all the fruit.
Pour in a well-greased mould or pudding-bag and boil 6 hours.
The complete Blue Grass Cook Book may also be found on the Michigan State University website:
'Feeding America: The Historic American Cookbook Project'
http://digital.lib.msu.edu/projects/cookbooks/
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