Spotted Dog

1. 1

   Heat the brandy until it is just warm to the touch. Place the currants in a bowl and pour in the warmed brandy. Set aside for at least 3 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Butter four 1-cup pudding molds, custard cups or ramekins. Fill a baking dish (large enough to hold the molds) half-full with water. Place in oven.

3. 3

   Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and beat, Add the currants and brandy and stir.

4. 4

   Pour the batter into the molds, filling them three-fourths full. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and place in the baking dish. Cook for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle of a pudding comes out clean and they are puffed and golden,.

5. 5

   Place the extra syrup in a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, until warm.

6. 6

   Serve the Spotted Dog warm wirh cream and the warmed syrup.

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