Ingredients
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1 egg
3 slices white bread, torn
3/4 c. egg nog
3/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine
2 Tbsp. rum or brandy
1 c. light raisins
1 c. dark raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Preparation
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Lightly beat the egg.
Add the bread and egg nog; let stand 3 minutes.
Stir together the flour, soda and nutmeg; set aside. Stir into bread mixture the sugar, margarine and rum.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Add flour mixture.
Lightly grease a 6-cup mold (5 inches deep and 7 to 8 inches around; mold has to fit into pan for steaming).
Pour in mixture.
Cover with foil.
Place in pan; add 1 inch of boiling water.
Steam 2 1/2 hours, until wooden pick comes out clean.
Unless you use right away, cool on rack for 10 minutes.
To use later, reheat in microwave.
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