Ingredients for Spotted Dick
100g / 4oz Self Raising Flour
A pinch of Salt
75g / 3oz Shredded Suet
75g / 3oz Fresh Breadcrumbs
50g / 2oz Caster Sugar
175g / 6oz Currants
Grated rind of 1 Lemon
Approx. 5 tbsp Milk
How to make Spotted Dick
Place all the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Make a well in the centre of the mixture then gradually add the milk to form a soft dough.
Knead lightly until smooth.
Turn onto a floured surface and roll out to an oblong about 22 x 28cm or 9 x 11
Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
Make a pleat in a large sheet of greaseproof paper or a clean tea towel, to allow for expansion
, wrap the pudding loosely,
tying each end with string
(like an Xmas cracker).
Steam for 2 hours.
Serve your Spotted Dick hot with custard
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