Steamed Carrot Pudding

Yield: 1 Batch
Categories: Puddings, Welsh
DRY INGREDIENTS
2cFlour, all-purpose, sifted and measured
1 1/2tsCinnamon
3/4tsCloves
1 1/2tsSalt
2tsBaking powder, double-acting
OTHER INGREDIENTS
1 1/2cPotatoes (raw), grated, or ground
1 1/2tsBaking soda
1 1/2cCarrots (raw), ground (use medium blade)
1 1/2cBread crumbs (dry, not toasted)
1 1/2cCrisco (vegetable shortening)
2lgEggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2cBrown sugar (light or dark, depends on what you like)
1 1/2tsLemon extract
1 1/2tsVanilla
1 1/2cWalnuts, finely chopped (black walnuts are wonderful if you can get them)
15ozRaisins
SAUCE INGREDIENTS
1/4cWater
1/2cBrown sugar (I use a mixture of light and dark)
1tsVanilla
1tsLemon extract
1/8tsCornstarch, well-divided
1tbButter
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