6 ounces of suet, 8 ounces of bread crumbs, 6 ounces of sugar, ¾ pound of fresh figs chopped, 3 eggs, 1 coffee cupful of milk, ½ wineglassful of brandy or wine, 1 grated nutmeg, 2 teaspoonsful of baking powder, 1 teaspoonful of salt, mince all very fine and stir the mixture thoroughly, steam 3 hours, steam pan should be firmly closed.