Figged Pudding

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: More than 1 hour
3 cups bread crumbs
1 cup raisins
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tsps molasses
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp hot water

Soak bread for a few minutes, then squeeze out water. Measure without pressing down. Combine bread crumbs, raisins, salt, sugar and spices. Mix with a fork. Add molasses, melted butter and baking soda, which has been dissolved in hot water. Add flour and mix well. Pour into pudding bag and tie tightly. Boil for 1 hour.