Christmas Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. mixed dried fruit *
12 oz. margarine
8 oz. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
4 oz. almonds, chopped
1 tsp. mixed spice
4 oz. candied peel
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 oz. glazed cherries, chopped
5 eggs
grated rind of 2 lemons and 2 oranges
1 glass brandy (optional)
1/2 c. cold coffee
12 oz. flour
6 oz. bread crumbs

Preparation

*I usually use equal amounts of raisins, golden raisins and currants.