Molasses Steamed Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup currants or seedless raisins
• 1/2 cup seeded raisins
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Melt shortening, add milk, molasses, and fruit. Beat in dry ingredients mixed and sifted. Pour into a well-greased mold and cook in steamer three hours.