STEAMED CHOCOLATE PUDDING

1½ cups sifted flour

¼ teaspoon salt

1½ teaspoons baking powder

⅛ teaspoon soda

¼ cup shortening

⅔ cup sugar

2 eggs

½ teaspoon vanilla

2½ blocks (2½ ounces) HERSHEY’S BAKING CHOCOLATE, melted

⅔ cup milk

(1) Sift flour with salt, baking powder and soda. (2) Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, and cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate, and beat until blended. (3) Add flour mixture alternately with milk, and mix thoroughly. (4) Turn into greased, round mould about 5½ inches deep and 5 inches across the top, filling ⅔ full. Steam 1½ hours. (5) Serve with whipped cream or soft custard sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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