
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). This makes a showy as well as a light and wholesome dessert, and has the merit of simplicity and cheapness. Can be served with various sauces according to preference.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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Mix well together all ingredients
Steam four hours
Serve with brandy or wine sauce, or any sauce that may be preferred
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Steaming rather than baking creates a moist, pudding-like texture by surrounding the batter with gentle, consistent heat that prevents a crust from forming. The molasses provides acidity that reacts with the baking soda to create lift, while also contributing moisture and keeping the Graham flour tender. The long four-hour steam time allows the starches in the whole wheat flour to fully hydrate and gelatinize, transforming the batter into a cohesive, sliceable pudding with a dense, cake-like crumb.
The pudding can be steamed up to 2 days ahead. Once cooled completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. To serve, re-steam for 30-45 minutes until warmed through, or microwave individual portions on 50% power for 1-2 minutes.
Store the cooled pudding wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The pudding can also be frozen for up to 3 months—wrap in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat by steaming for 30-45 minutes or microwaving individual portions.
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The pudding can be steamed up to 2 days ahead. Once cooled completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. To serve, re-steam for 30-45 minutes until warmed through, or microwave individual portions on 50% power for 1-2 minutes.
Store the cooled pudding wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The pudding can also be frozen for up to 3 months—wrap in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat by steaming for 30-45 minutes or microwaving individual portions.