Steamed Pumpkin Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. each: salt, soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/4 c. soured milk
1/2 c. cooked or canned pumpkin

Preparation

Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting.
Blend flour, baking powder, salt, soda and spices.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs; beat well.
Add flour mixture alternately with sour milk and pumpkin.
Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart mold.
Steam 1 3/4 hours.
Cool a few minutes; loosen from sides of mold. Remove from mold.
Serve warm.
Makes about 10 servings.