King George I’s Christmas Pudding

• ¾ lb. (360 g.) shredded suet
• 6 eggs
• ½

Mix the dry ingredients, stir in the eggs, beaten to a froth, and the milk, lemon juice and brandy mixed. Stand for 12 hours in a cool place, then turn into buttered basins. Boil for 6 hours. On Christmas Day, boil for 2 hours or more before serving.

To boil, cover the basins with buttered greaseproof paper or foil and then tie each one with a cloth. Stand in a fish kettle or bath or se