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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/