Molasses Pudding

Description
A very nice type of Pudding, prepared in canadian style. Requires basic cooking skills and when ready the result will "speak" for itself !

Ingredients

 * 2 ½ cups flour
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * ½ tsp salt ( omit if salt pork is used)
 * 1 tsp mixed spice
 * ½ cup butter or 1 cup suet (cut fine)
 * or ½ salt pork ( cut fine)
 * 1 cup molasses
 * 1 cup milk or water
 * 1 cup raisins
 * 1 cup currants (optional)
 * 1/3 cup peel (optional)

Directions
Sift flour, soda, salt, and spice. Add molasses and milk ( or water). Add fruit coated with flour and butter. Mix well. Steam for 2 ½ hours boiling constantly. Serve with a sauce.