1 1/2 cups (6 ozs.) flour or Graham flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder

3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ozs.) shortening

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup (1 gill) water

1 tablespoon (1/2 oz.) sugar

Fresh or canned fruit

Sift flour once, then measure and sift again with salt and baking powder. Cut and rub in shortening, then add egg and water. Mix and turn into a small, well-greased pan, sprinkle over sugar, and steam one hour. Split open, fill, and cover with any kind of fresh or canned fruit.

Rice and Date Pudding. Page 159.

Rice and Date Pudding. Page 159.

Strawberry King. Page 160.

Strawberry King. Page 160.

Steamed Meat Pudding. Page 161.

Steamed Meat Pudding. Page 161.

Making Tough Meat Tender. See page 314.

Making Tough Meat Tender. See page 314.