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

 * 1) Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.


 * 1) Spoon the mixture into a greased 2 pint pudding basin.


 * 1) Cover with two rounds of pleated greaseproof paper and tie securely with string.


 * 1) Cover with pleated foil.


 * 1) Place the pudding on an upturned saucer in a large pan.


 * 1) Pour enough boiling water into the pan to come halfway up the basin.


 * 1) Cover and steam for 5 hours topping up with water when needed.


 * 1) Cool and re-cover with greaseproof paper.


 * 1) Store in a cool dry place.


 * 1) To serve, steam as before for 3 hours, then turn out onto a warmed serving plate and flame with brandy if liked.