Title: Figgy Pudding
Categories: Dessert Holiday
Yield: 1 Servings

1/2	c	Butter, at room temperature
2		Eggs
1	c	Molasses
2	c	Dried figs (about 1 lb), stems removed, chopped fine
1/2	ts	Grated lemon peel
1	c	Buttermilk
1/2	c	Walnuts, chopped
2 1/2	c	All purpose flour
1/2	ts	Baking soda
2	ts	Baking powder
1	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/4	ts	Ground nutmeg whipped cream

In an electric mixer, cream the butter until fluffy. Add theeggs and molasses and beat again. Add the figs, lemon peel, buttermilk, and walnuts and blend 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until everthing is incorporated. Grease and flour an 8x4-inch souffle dish and pour in the batter. Bake in a 325øF oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Spoon the pudding out onto plates or cut it into wedges. Garnish with the whipped cream.

From: The Frugal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas Jeff Smith William Morrow and Company Company, Inc., 1991

Entered by: Lawrence Kellie

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