Figgy Duff

Steps

1. 1
   Step 1:

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon.

2. 2
   Step 2:

   Add the raisins and stir well, making sure to coat the raisins in the flour mixture.

3. 3
   Step 3:

   Add the melted butter, molasses, and water, and mix with a wooden spoon.

4. 4
   Step 4:

   Form a ball with the spoon or your hands.

5. 5
   Step 5:

   Put the dough ball in a cotton pudding bag.

6. 6
   Step 6:

   Tie the bag, leaving at least 1 inch of room to allow the pudding to expand while cooking.

7. 7
   Step 7:

   Boil the pudding for 1 1/2 hours. In Newfoundland, this is typically done in the pot along with Jiggs Dinner, but it can be done independently.

   2 h
8. 8
   Step 8:

   When the duff is firm, remove it from the boiling water and let it cool slightly before removing it from the pudding bag.

9. 9
   Step 9:

   Slice the pudding like a cake and serve with the warm sauce of your choice: rum butter sauce, warmed molasses, or Molasses Coady sauce. A common Molasses Coady sauce uses 1 cup (250 mL) molasses, 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, and 1/4 cup (60 mL) water.