Two cupfuls cold veal, minced fine. One cupful bread-crumbs, dry and fine. One cupful boiling milk. One tablespoonful butter. One slice cold boiled ham, minced. One egg, beaten very light. A pinch of soda dissolved in the milk. Pepper and salt to taste.

Soak the crumbs in the boiling milk, stir in the butter and let the mixture cool. Stir in the meat first when the bread is nearly cold, season, and last put in the beaten eggs. Beat all up well and pour into a well-greased pudding-dish. Set in a brisk oven, covered, and bake half an hour, uncover, brown lightly, and serve immediately.