You probably remember it from the old Christmas song. Figgy pudding is a spice cake-like souffle made with figs and walnuts. It is moist, delicious, and easy to make. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients: a.. 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature b.. 2 eggs c.. 1 cup molasses d.. 2 cups dried figs (about 1 pound), stems removed, chopped fine e.. 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel f.. 1 cup buttermilk g.. 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped h.. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour i.. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda j.. 2 teaspoons baking powder k.. 1 teaspoon salt l.. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon m.. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg n.. Garnish: Whipped cream Preparation: In an electric mixer, cream the butter until fluffy. Add the eggs and molasses and beat again. Add the figs, lemon peel, buttermilk, and walnuts. Blend 1 minute. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Blend until everything is incorporated.
Grease and flour and 8 by 4-inch souffle dish and pour in the batter. Bake in a 325-degree F. oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Spoon the pudding out onto plates or cut it into wedges. Garnish with the whipped cream. Yield: 12 servings If you're lucky enough to be Irish, You're lucky enough! _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
