YIELD: 6 servings.

Baked Colonial Custard: Bake custards in shallow pan of hot water in slow oven (300° F.) until knife inserted in center comes out clean (40 to 50 minutes).

PLUM PUDDING

2 cups sifted enriched flour

¼ cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon soda

1½ teaspoons cinnamon

½ teaspoon cloves