This section is from the book "The Bride's Cook Book", by Ralph P. Merritt. Also available from Amazon: Larousse Gastronomique.
1 Cup Chopped Suet 1 Cup Molasses 1 Cup Milk.
1 Egg.
2 1/2 Cups Barley and Rice Flour - Mixed 1 1/2 Cups Chopped Dates or Raisins.
2 Teaspoons Soda.
2 Teaspoons Mixed Spices.
Steam 2 1/2 hours.
1/2 Cup Pecan or Other Nuts, Chopped 1/2 Cup Raisins and Chopped Figs.
2 Tablespoons Citron or Candied Orange.
Peel 1 Cup Barley or Corn Flour.
3 Tablespoons Honey 1/4 Teaspoon Salt.
1/4 Teaspoon Soda.
Thoroughly mix the ingredients. Steam 2 hours and serve with sauce.
1 Cup Molasses 1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter Substitute 1/2 Pound Chopped Figs, dredged.
Cinnamon and Nutmeg to Taste 1 Cup Milk.
1 Egg.
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder.
Add sufficient barley flour to give the consistency of ginger bread. Steam about 2 hours. Serve with any sauce.
1 Cup Molasses.
1 Cup Sour Milk.
1 Cup Chopped Suet.
1 Cup Currants.
1 Teaspoon Soda Cloves and Cinnamon to Taste Barley Flour, to make Stiff Batter.
Steam 1 1/2 hours.
 
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