
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with jelly sauce made very sweet
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Sift two teaspoonfuls of baking powder into five cupfuls of sifted flour
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Wash the currants, dry them thoroughly and pick away any stalks or grit
Chop the suet finely
Mix all the ingredients together and moisten with sufficient milk to make the pudding into a stiff batter
Tie it up in a floured cloth
Put it into boiling water and boil for three hours and a half
Serve with jelly sauce made very sweet
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Boiling the pudding in a cloth creates a steamy, moist-heat environment that gently cooks the batter while the flour's starch granules gelatinize, creating structure. The chopped suet (beef fat) melts during the long cooking time, creating pockets of richness and tenderness throughout the dense pudding. Baking powder produces carbon dioxide during cooking, creating a lighter texture than traditional suet puddings, while the extended boiling time ensures the center cooks through without burning the exterior.
The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, chopped suet, and dried currants) can be mixed together up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add milk and proceed with boiling on the day of serving for best texture.
Store leftover pudding wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, wrap in foil and steam for 30-45 minutes, or microwave individual slices for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. The pudding can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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The dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, chopped suet, and dried currants) can be mixed together up to 1 day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Add milk and proceed with boiling on the day of serving for best texture.
Store leftover pudding wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, wrap in foil and steam for 30-45 minutes, or microwave individual slices for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. The pudding can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.