2Add soda to hot water and mix lightly with first mixture.
3Pour into greased 1 quart mold. Cover tightly with foil.
4Steam over boiling water for 1 1/2 hours.
Sauce
1Combine sugar, flour, butter and cream. Bring to a boil over low heat. Cook two or three minutes. Add vanilla. Serve hot over steamed pudding.
If doubling recipe increase cooking time by one hour.
Can be made ahead. Wrap tightly in foil and store in refrigerator. Reheat in a 300 oven for 30 minutes or so.