Soul Cakes

1 cup softened butter
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
2 eggs
2 tsp malt vinegar
Powdered (Icing) Sugar

1) Preheat oven to 350*F. Cut the butter into the flour with a fork until it looks like breadcrumbs. Mix in sugar and spices.

2) Lightly beat eggs in a small bowl and add to flour mixture. Add malt vinegar. Mix until you have a stiff dough.

3) Knead dough for a few minutes on a floured surface. Roll to 1/4 inch thick. Use a floured glass or circular shaped cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter). Place on greased baking sheet.

4) Bake for about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still slightly warm.

Bread Pudding

10 cups cubed bread
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup raisins, sultanas, or dried mixed fruit
1 tsp mixed spice, or 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp allspice
6 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups cups hot milk

1) Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C) (a little less for fan forced ovens).

2) In a large bowl, combine bread, melted butter, raisins, and mixed spices; mix well.

3) Spray a 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray and spread bread mixture evenly in the baking dish.

4) In a bowl, beat the eggs; add sugar, vanilla and salt; stir until sugar is dissolved. Then slowly whisk in hot milk.

5) Pour egg mixture over the bread and let stand for about 5 minutes. Then sprinkle a little mixed spice over the top before putting it into the oven.

6) Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Icebox Cake

2 pkgs vanilla pudding
2 pkgs chocolate pudding
(you can use instant pudding, but it won't set as well)
Graham crackers or Nilla Wafers
Bananas
Cinnamon powder

1) Line the bottom of a 9x12 baking dish with graham crackers or Nilla Wafers. Slice some bananas about 1/8th inch thick and put a layer of them over the graham crackers/Nilla Wafers. Cook the chocolate pudding according to the instructions on the box and pour it into the pan.

2) Let this cool a bit and then do another layer of graham crackers/Nilla Wafers, bananas and then cook the vanilla pudding and pour over the top.

3) Again let it cool, then put it in the fridge to set (overnight is best). When you're ready to serve, sprinkle cinnamon power over the top, then cut into slices and serve.