1 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.

2 - Add raisins and stir well, making sure to coat the raisins in the flour mixture.

3 - Add melted butter, molasses and water and mix with a wooden spoon.

4 - Form a ball with the spoon or your hands and put the dough ball in a cotton pudding bag.

5 - Tie the bag, leaving at least 1 inch of room to allow the pudding to expand while cooking.