Christmas is the feast commemorating the birth of Christ. It is fixed in the liturgical year as December 25th and is preceded by four week of fasting called Advent.Figgy Pudding
- ½ cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 cups dried figs (about 1 lb.), stems removed, chopped fine
- ½ tsp. grated lemon peel
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
In a electric mixer, cream the butter until fluffy. Add the eggs and molasses and beat again. Add the figs, lemon peel, buttermilk, and walnuts and blend 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until everything is incorporated. Grease and flour an 8 x 4-inch soufflé dish and pour in the batter. Bake in a 325ºF oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Spoon the pudding out onto plates or cut it into wedges. Garnish with the whipped cream.
