Plum Pudding-Sherrie Lightner

Mix:

4 slices bread torn up and soaked in1 c milk

2 eggs                                     ¼ c orange juice

1 c light brown sugar  6 oz butter

1 t vanilla                                1 c plain White Lily flour

1 t soda                                   ½ t salt

2 t cinnamon                           1 t cloves

1 t mace                                  2 c white raisins

1 c chopped dates                   1/s c pecans

Bake 3 ½ hours in plum pudding mold in 3 inches of water in covered baking pan at 350^o

Unmold and let cool completely.

Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Let stand at room temperature for 20 min before serving.

Flame with rum.

Slice and serve with hot caramel sauce and fresh whipped cream.