Spotted Dick

After years of requests, we finally feature Spotted Dick! This is a delicious steamed sponge pudding with raisins that is a British schoolboy favourite from the days when school dinners were marvelous. Originally Spotted Dick would have been made with beef suet and breadcrumbs - this recipe has been updated for the modern palate. Serve with English custard.

Spotted Dick Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup (84g) butter

1/3 cup (84g) white sugar

2 eggs

1½ cups (168g) self raising flour (see baking tips)

1 tsp (5ml) baking powder

Pinch of salt

1/3 cup (85 ml) milk

1 tbsp (15 ml) water

1/2 cup (112g) sultana raisins

METHOD:

Cream together the butter and the sugar, before gradually adding the eggs, while beating.

Carefully add the flour in small amounts along with the baking powder and salt.

Beat in the water followed by milk to get a smooth creamy consistency - adjust quantities of liquid accordingly.

Stir in the sultana raisins.

Transfer the mixture to a greased pudding bowl, approximately 2 pint capacity.

Cover with double layer of waxed paper tied with string around the outside of the bowl and place in a large Dutch oven or similar pot with enough water to reach half way up the exterior of the bowl.

Simmer for 2 - 2½ hours, covered.

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