Ingredients
500g stale bread
600ml milk
200g sugar
100g margarine
3 eggs
Grated rind of half a lemon
Grated rind of half an orange
40g drinking chocolate powder
40g cocoa powder
100g sultanas
100g currants
Mixed spice
Freshly grated nutmeg
Cinnamon
Vanilla essence
Method
Put the bread in a large mixing bowl, cover completely with water and soak for 15 minutes. Put in a colander and drain the bread properly. You have to use your hands to remove as much water as possible.
Preheat the oven to 180°C, Gas Mark 4.
Grease and flour a large baking dish. Cut margarine in small pieces and add to the bread. Mix well.
Add all the other ingredients and continue mixing till all the ingredients blend completely.
Pour the mixture into the baking dish and level the top with the back of a spoon. Bake for 40-50 minutes.
This pudding can be served either warm or cold.
Anton Dougall is an expert on Maltese food.