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Ginger Pudding

By James Beard

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger
1 cup milk

Preparation

  1. Cream the butter and sugar and when smooth, add beaten egg. Sift the dry ingredients and mix 1 tablespoon with the chopped candied ginger. Add the rest to the butter mixture a bit at a time, alternating with the milk. When the dough is well mixed, add candied ginger. Pour into buttered 1 1/2-quart mold and cover tightly. Steam for 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream.

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