Billy Can Pudding

In the Australian bush in the 19th century people had to improvise. The Billy Can is a tin, with handles, usually used to carry water.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of sultanas
  • 1/2 cup of raisins
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of mixed spice and cinnamon
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 2 tablespoons Grainfields powder
  • 1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda

 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients. Mix well with 500 mls of boiling tea. Empty into a greased and floured billy can. Cover, and let it stand overnight. Steam for 3 1/2 hours.