Spotted dick recipe Recipe

Name: Spotted dick recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 360 g (12.7oz) Plain flour; 1 pinch Salt; 2 tsp Baking powder; 180 g (6.3oz) Vegetable suet; 125 g (4.4oz) Soft brown sugar; 175 g (6.2oz) Currants; 1 Lemon, grated zest; 0.5 tsp Ground mixed spice; 150 ml (5.3fl oz) Whole milk; 1 Good sized knob of butter, to use for greasing; 6 Small knobs of butter for serving; 3 tbsp Golden syrup, for serving

Servings: persons

360 g (12.7oz) Plain flour
1 pinch Salt
2 tsp Baking powder
180 g (6.3oz) Vegetable suet
125 g (4.4oz) Soft brown sugar
175 g (6.2oz) Currants
1 Lemon, grated zest
0.5 tsp Ground mixed spice
150 ml (5.3fl oz) Whole milk
1 Good sized knob of butter, to use for greasing
6 Small knobs of butter for serving
3 tbsp Golden syrup, for serving

1
Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
2
Stir in the suet, sugar, currants, lemon zest and mixed spice, then add just enough milk to make a soft dough.
3
Shape the dough into a log shape and wrap loosely in a sheet of buttered heavy-duty clingfilm.
4
Wrap this loosely in muslin and secure with string.
5
Drop the log into a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 2 hours.
6
If using a cylindrical mould, line it with buttered greaseproof paper, put the dough in the mould and steam for 2 1/2 hours.
7
To serve, remove the wrappings and cut the pudding into 3cm slices.
8
Serve with a knob of butter and drizzle with golden syrup.
9
Delicious with Quick Custard or double cream.
10
Tip; you can substitute spelt flour for white flour if you prefer it.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 360 g (12.7oz) Plain flour, 1 pinch Salt, 2 tsp Baking powder, 180 g (6.3oz) Vegetable suet, and more.

Yes, Spotted dick recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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