Magic Pudding with Preserves

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Calumet Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter or other shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1 cup milk

Instructions

1. Sift flour once, measure, add baking powder and salt, and sift together three times.
2. Cream butter; add sugar gradually, and cream together thoroughly. Add egg, then flour, alternately with milk, a small amount at a time. Beat well after each addition.
3. Turn into greased mold; cover, and steam 2 hours.
4. Serve hot with cherry preserves.