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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Christmas_pudding.JPG|thumb|Christmas pudding]] [[file:Christmas_Pudding.JPG|thumb|Christmas Pudding|left]] [[file:Christmas_pudding_from_Bracknell,_Berkshire.jpg|thumb|Christmas pudding from Bracknell, Berkshire]] [[file:Christmaspuddingonahook.JPG|thumb|Christmaspuddingonahook|left]] [[file:Stirring_christmas_pudding.JPG|thumb|Stirring christmas pudding]] [[file:Christmas_pudding_(Heston_from_Waitrose)_flaming.jpg|thumb|Christmas pudding (Heston from Waitrose) flaming]] &#039;&#039;&#039;Christmas pudding&#039;&#039;&#039; is a type of [[pudding]] traditionally served as part of the [[Christmas]] dinner in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Ireland]], and in other countries where it has been brought by British and Irish immigrants. It has its origins in medieval [[England]], and is sometimes known as &#039;&#039;&#039;plum pudding&#039;&#039;&#039; or simply &#039;&#039;&#039;pud&#039;&#039;&#039;.<br /> <br /> ==History==<br /> The origins of Christmas pudding date back to the 14th century when a porridge called [[frumenty]] was made. This was a type of [[porridge]] made with beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines, and spices. By the 16th century, this had evolved into a plum pudding, which was thickened with eggs, breadcrumbs, and dried fruit, and flavored with [[spirits]] and [[spices]].<br /> <br /> ==Ingredients==<br /> Traditional Christmas pudding is made with [[suet]], which is the hard fat around the kidneys of beef or mutton, although vegetarian versions are also available. Other ingredients include [[flour]], [[breadcrumbs]], [[sugar]], [[raisins]], [[currants]], [[sultanas]], [[candied peel]], [[spices]] such as [[cinnamon]], [[nutmeg]], and [[cloves]], and [[alcohol]] such as [[brandy]] or [[rum]].<br /> <br /> ==Preparation==<br /> The preparation of Christmas pudding is traditionally done on [[Stir-up Sunday]], which is the last Sunday before the season of [[Advent]]. The pudding is steamed for several hours and then stored in a cool, dry place for several weeks to mature. On Christmas Day, it is steamed again for a few hours before serving.<br /> <br /> ==Serving==<br /> Christmas pudding is traditionally served with a sprig of [[holly]] on top. It is often doused in brandy and set alight before being brought to the table. It is typically served with [[brandy butter]], [[hard sauce]], [[cream]], or [[custard]].<br /> <br /> ==Customs and Traditions==<br /> There are many customs associated with Christmas pudding. One tradition is to include small silver coins in the pudding mixture, which are said to bring luck to the person who finds them. Another tradition is for each member of the family to take a turn stirring the pudding mixture while making a wish.<br /> <br /> ==Related Pages==<br /> * [[Christmas]]<br /> * [[Christmas dinner]]<br /> * [[Plum pudding]]<br /> * [[Stir-up Sunday]]<br /> * [[Brandy butter]]<br /> * [[Hard sauce]]<br /> * [[Custard]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Christmas]]<br /> [[Category:British cuisine]]<br /> [[Category:Puddings]]<br /> [[Category:Christmas food]]<br /> <br /> {{Christmas}}<br /> {{food-stub}}</div>

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