Molasses Pudding

2 ½ cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt ( omit if salt pork is used)
1 tsp mixed spice
½ cup butter or 1 cup suet (cut fine)
or ½ salt pork ( cut fine)
1 cup molasses
1 cup milk or water
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants (optional)
1/3 cup peel (optional)

Sift flour, soda, salt, and spice. Add molasses and milk
( or water). Add fruit coated with flour and butter.
Mix well. Steam for 2 ½ hours boiling constantly.
Serve with a sauce.