Julia Child 'sChristmas pudding?

3 c. (lightly packed down) crumbs from homemade type white bread-a 1/2-lb. loaf, crust on, will do it

1 c. each: black raisins, yellow raisins, and currants, chopped

1 1/3 c. sugar

1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, mace, and nutmeg--more if needed

8 oz. (2 sticks) butter, melted

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

few drops of almond extract

1/2 c. bitter orange marmalade

1/2 c. rum or bourbon whiskey, heated before serving

sprigs of holly, optional

2 c. Zabaione Sauce

Zabaione Sauce:

(Makes about 2 cups)

1 large egg

2 egg yolks

small pinch of salt

1/3 c. rum or bourbon whiskey (or Marsala or sherry)

1/3 c. dry white French vermouth

1/2 c. sugar

If this is the one you have it is W O N D E R F U L!!!

I always make double because it is just that good, and goes just that quick.

its absolutley gorgeous well worth making