Step 2

Add the raisins and stir well, coating them in the flour mixture.

Step 3

Add the melted butter, molasses and water. Mix with a wooden spoon until a ball forms. Shape by hand if needed.

Step 4

Place the dough in a cotton pudding bag. Tie securely, leaving at least 1 inch of room for expansion.

Step 5

Boil the pudding for 1½ hours.

Step 6

Remove from the water when firm. Cool slightly, then remove from the bag. Slice like a cake and serve warm with rum butter sauce, warm molasses, or Molasses Coady (1 cup molasses + ¼ cup butter + ¼ cup water, simmered together).