Spotted Dick Recipe
Spotted Dick is a classic British pudding that has been enjoyed by generations over the years!
Servings: 6
Calories: 507kcal
Ingredients
- 225 g self-raising flour
- 60 g caster sugar
- 115 g suet or butter
- 140 g raisins or currants
- 150 ml milk
- grated rind of 1 lemon
- butter for greasing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, suet/butter, dried fruit and lemon rind.
- Add the milk and stir together until a soft dough forms - it should be a soft dropping consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased pudding basin or bowl and level the top so that it is flat. If you don't have a suitable bowl you can roll it into a cylinder (on a floured surface).
- Cover the bowl, or cylinder, in greaseproof paper, followed by foil over the top. If you are covering a cylinder allow enough space for the pudding to raise within the paper.
- If you are steaming the spotted dick, place a trivet, or an upturned saucer in the bottom of a large saucepan. Place the pudding bowl on top. Pour boiling water in the saucepan so that it comes about half way up the sides of the bowl.
- Place the lid on the saucepan and cook for around 90 minutes - check back often to make sure the water doesn't boil dry.
- The pudding is ready when it gently springs back when pressed.
- Remove the pudding from the bowl and serve with warm custard or ice cream!
Notes
To Oven Bake
1. Place a baking tray filled with water on the bottom of the oven. Preheat the oven (Gas Mark 6/200°C).
2. Place the pudding bowl/cylinder on a shelf above the baking tray and cook for 35 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 482mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 40g
