Six Months Pudding From Makira Province | 2024

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries add a tart flavor while sultanas are often cheaper.

Prepare a large pudding basin by greasing it with butter.

Soak bread in milk until soft, then squeeze out excess milk.

In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread, sugar, and butter, mixing until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in raisins, currants, and spices until evenly distributed.

Add baking powder and salt, mixing until just combined.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pudding basin, smoothing the top.

Cover the basin tightly with a cloth or foil to prevent water from entering.

Place the basin in a large pot filled with water, ensuring the water reaches halfway up the sides of the basin.

Steam the pudding for several hours, checking water levels and adding more as needed.

Remove the pudding from the pot and let it cool slightly before unmolding.

Serve warm or cold, optionally with a sauce or cream.

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