method
1. Remove the crust from the bread and cut the loaf into chunks. Pour over the milk, stir to make sure all the bread is moist and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
2. Cream the sugar and butter or margarine until they are light and fluffy.
3. Add the soaked bread, along with any milk remaining. Beat well.
4. Stir in the evaporated milk, vanilla and spices and fold in the raisins and mixed peel.
5. Pour the pudding mixture into a well greased roasting tin or baking dish and bake at 170°C (325°F) Gas 3 for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until firm to the touch and golden brown.
6. Serve warm or cold.
serving amount
serves 8
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