World Flavors Cookbook

Figgy Duff

Name: Figgy Duff
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Canada
Ingredients: 2 cups bread crumbs; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup raisins (the "figs"); 1 tsp ginger; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1 tsp baking soda

A traditional Newfoundland steamed pudding, often served alongside a Jiggs Dinner.

Cuisine: Canada

Ingredients

2 cups bread crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins (the "figs")
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp baking soda

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix bread crumbs, sugar, raisins, and spices. Stir in melted butter. Dissolve baking soda in milk and add to the mixture. Stir until well combined. Place the mixture into a greased pudding mold or a cloth bag (leaving room for expansion). Place the mold/bag in a large pot of boiling water (the "Jiggs Dinner" pot traditionally). Steam for 2 hours. Serve warm with butter or a sweet sauce.