292. _English Plum Pudding._

Soak three-quarters of a pound of crackers in two quarts of milk--they

should be broken in small pieces. When they have soaked soft, put in a

quarter of a pound of melted butter, the same weight of rolled sugar,

half a pint of wheat flour, a wine glass of wine, and a grated nutmeg.

Beat ten eggs to a froth, and stir them into the milk. Add half a pound

of seeded raisins, the same weight of Zante currants, and a quarter of a

pound of citron, cut in small strips. Bake or boil it a couple of hours.

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