Citrus Christmas Pudding

Ingredients

 * 3 	oz	Plain flour, sifted
 * 2 	tsp	Ground mixed spice
 * 1/2 	tsp	Salt
 * 4 	oz	Fresh white breadcrumbs
 * 3 	oz	Light brown sugar
 * 6 	oz	Sultannas
 * 6 	oz	Currants
 * 6 	oz	Raisins
 * 1 	oz	Mixed peel
 * 4 	oz	Shredded suet
 * Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon & 1 orange
 * 2 	med	Eggs, beaten
 * 5 	fl oz	Stout
 * 2 	tbsp	Orange liqueur or extra orange juice

Directions
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Spoon the mixture into a greased 2 pint pudding basin. Cover with two rounds of pleated greaseproof paper and tie securely with string. Cover with pleated foil. Place the pudding on an upturned saucer in a large pan. Pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the basin. Cover and steam for 5 hours topping up with water when needed. Cool and re-cover with greaseproof paper. Store in a cool dry place. To serve, steam as before for 3 hours, then turn out onto a warmed serving plate and flame with brandy if liked.