Spotted Dick
This delightful steamed suet pudding bursts with moist currants and citrus flavors, enveloped in a soft and fluffy dough. The sweetness of the sugar marries with the richness of suet to create a comforting treat for any occasion. Follow the simple steps to achieve a pudding that will surely become a family favorite. Enjoy it warm with a generous drizzle of custard for a truly satisfying dessert experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4oz self raising flour
- pinch salt
- 2oz Atora shredded suet
- 2oz caster sugar
- 2oz currants
- 2oz mixed peel
- 1 med egg, beaten
- 4tbsp milk
Instructions
- Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon and orange zest.
- Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding the extra milk if necessary.
- Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long. Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment. Wrap loosely to allow for the pudding to rise and tie the ends with string like a Christmas cracker.
- Place a steamer over a large pan of boiling water, add the pudding to the steamer, cover and steam for 1½ hours. Top up the pan with water from time to time.
- Remove from the steamer and allow to cool slightly before unwrapping. Serve sliced with custard.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 462 calories
- Fat Content: 19.9 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 65 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 34.5 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2.7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 5.4 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.5 milligram of sodium
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