Spotted Dick
Spotted Dick is a traditional British steamed suet pudding studded with currants, which give the dessert its spotted appearance and its name. Steaming keeps the pudding moist and dense, and the whole process takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. Serve it warm with poured custard for the classic finish.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Steamer or large pot with a trivet
- Pudding basin
- Foil and string
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- ½ cup suet shredded or grated
- ½ cup currants raisins can be used as a substitute
- ¼ cup sugar preferably caster sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder ensure freshness
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup whole milk add more if needed to form a smooth dough
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine sifted all-purpose flour, shredded suet, currants, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Gradually add whole milk to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to form a smooth, thick dough. Ensure that the dough is soft but not too sticky.
- Grease the inside of a pudding basin generously with butter. Spoon the dough into the basin, pressing down gently to remove air pockets.
- Cover the basin with a circle of parchment paper and seal tightly with foil, using string to secure it around the rim.
- Place the pudding basin in a steamer or on a trivet inside a large pot. Fill the pot with boiling water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the basin.
- Cover with a lid and steam for approximately 90 minutes, ensuring that the pot remains topped with boiling water as needed. The pudding is ready when it feels firm to the touch.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before turning out onto a serving dish. Serve warm with custard.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- For a modern twist, try adding a touch of citrus zest to the dough for brightness.
- If suet is unavailable, replace with grated butter.
- If the basin doesn’t fit in your pan, use a heatproof bowl instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 419mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 2mg
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