Sailor's Duff

Similar to gingerbread, it is best served warm.

Ingredients

Bread

• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour

Sauce

• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Bread

1. Cream together brown sugar and butter.
2. Dissolve baking soda in molasses and add to brown sugar mixture; mix well.
3. Add cinnamon, ginger, egg, milk, baking powder and flour.
4. Pour into a buttered pudding mold or a buttered 1-pound coffee can.
5. To steam, set on a rack in a large, deep kettle, add water to come halfway up sides of coffee can or mold. Bring water to a gentle boil, cover the kettle, lower heat and steam for 1 1/2 hours.
6. Serve warm with sauce.

Sauce

1. Beat egg yolks well, gradually adding sugar. Add brandy and blend.
2. Just before serving, whip cream and fold into sauce.