Old-Fashioned Molasses Pudding

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
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
1/2 lb raisins
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt

Mix together molasses, sugar and spices in a bowl. Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to molasses 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.