365 Dishes of All Nations · 1908

German Prune Pudding

The dish for April 2 — from the German kitchen

April 2 — No. 2
German

Cook 1 pound of prunes in a large saucepan with sliced lemon, a piece of stick cinnamon and brown sugar. Soak ½ loaf of bread in water; press out dry. Add 3 eggs, ¼ teaspoonful each of cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Add flour sifted with a teaspoonful of baking-powder. Make into a large roll; place in the centre of the prunes; cover with brown sugar and a tablespoonful of molasses and put in the oven to bake until done. Serve hot or cold.