Old-Fashioned Molasses Pudding

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Total Time:
1 cup molasses

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. allspice

1/2 cup hot water

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 cup melted butter

3 cups flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 lb. raisins

Mix together molasses, sugar and spices in a bowl. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to first mixture. Then add melted butter and raisins; mix well. Add flour and salt, a little at a time. Pour into pudding bag or greased mould and steam for 2 - 2 1/2 hours.