INGREDIENTS
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. all spice
1/2 cup hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup butter (melted)
1/2 lb. raisins
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt

DIRECTIONS
Combine molasses, sugar and spices. Dissolve baking soda in hot water, then add to molasses mixture. Add melted butter and raisins mix well. Add sifted flour and salt, a little at a time. Pour into pudding bag or greased mould and steam 2 to 2 1/2 hours cover mould tightly.