Spotted Dick

Spotted Dick
  • Author: Anonymous

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.

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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