Plum Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. milk
2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
Add spices, milk and flour; mix well.
Stir in raisins and nuts.
Steam 1 hour in 9-inch cake pan (I use an electric skillet with 2-inches water and a rack in bottom).
Keep water just hot enough to make steam; cover with lid.