British recipes Spotted dick recipe

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Date Published:: 25/09/2008

They don't come more traditional than this titter-tempter. Steam yourself a puddin' good'un

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

240g self raising flour
Pinch of salt
30g sugar
120g shredded suet
240g currants or raisins, soaked in brandy
150ml cold water

Method: How to make spotted dick

1. Grease a 2 pint (1.1litre) pudding basin. Sieve together the flour, sugar and salt, then add the shredded suet and dried fruit. Mix these ingredients with enough water to make a firm dough.

2. Cover securely and steam for 2 hours.

Tip:

To make spotted dick in the traditional shape, form the mixture into a cylinder of about 8 in (20cm) long, and roll in a pudding cloth. Boil for 2 hours.

3. Turn the pudding out on to a hot dish and serve with custard.

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l am in south carolina and can't find suet. what can l substitute with.

Posted by BETH on 19/02/2009 19:22:15

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