[Magdalen] Christmas pudding

[Marion Thompson]

>  I haven't made one this year (old habits die hard :-( ) but I have 
> several in the freezer, one dated 2011.  I will take a small one to 
> join my daughter's spread.  She has made eggnog icecream which I think 
> will go nicely with a bit of this.

Marion, a pilgrim
> On 12/22/2014 1:47 PM, Roger Stokes wrote:
>> On 22/12/2014 18:12, Susan Hagen wrote:
>>> Search Amazon for steamed pudding molds.  I've heard you can improvise
>>> one by covering a pan with a double layer of foil and tying it tightly
>>> with string.  I do think the tube pan shape of a real mold ensures
>>> that you don't have a soggy center.
>>
>> This side of the pond it is normal to use an ordinary pyrex or 
>> pottery bowl that you might use for mixing, whisking, etc.  This is 
>> then covered as you indicate to keep it watertight, ideally with a 
>> pleat to allow expansion.  I have never known one with a soggy middle 
>> which could indicate undercooking.  The traditional Christmas pudding 
>> takes many hours, several when freshly made then put away to store 
>> and resteamed for some more hours before serving.
>>
>> Roger
>>
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