Chocolate Pudding (2)

• 6 oz. plain flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 rounded teasp.

Sift together the flour, salt and baking-powder. Rub in the fat. Add the sugar and cocoa; mix well. Add the beaten egg and milk and mix to a dropping consistency. Add the vanilla essence. Put into a greased tin or pie-dish. Bake in a fairly hot oven (375° F., Gas 5) for 30–40 min.

Dredge well with castor sugar and serve with chocolate or custard sauce.