Spotted Dick
A traditional British steamed suet pudding filled with currants and bright lemon and orange zest, served warm with custard.
- 1 hr 50 min
- 430 kcal
- Vegetarian
- British
- Dessert
Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings, plenty to share.
Ingredients
For 6 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Put the flour and salt in a bowl.
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Step 2:
Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon zest, and orange zest.
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Step 3:
Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding extra milk if necessary.
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Step 4:
Shape the dough into a fat roll about 20cm long.
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Step 5:
Place the roll on a large rectangle of baking parchment.
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Step 6:
Wrap loosely to allow the pudding to rise, then tie the ends with string like a Christmas cracker.
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Step 7:
Place a steamer over a large pan of boiling water.
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Step 8:
Add the pudding to the steamer, cover, and steam for 1 1/2 hours.
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Step 9:
Top up the pan with water from time to time.
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Step 10:
Remove the pudding from the steamer and allow it to cool slightly before unwrapping.
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Step 11:
Serve sliced with custard.
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