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Spotted Dick Recipe

Spotted Dick Recipe

Indulge in this comforting British classic, spotted dick, a moist and fruity steamed pudding served with a luscious vanilla custard. Perfect for a cozy dessert on any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • pudding basin
  • non-stick baking paper
  • silver foil
  • Pot with Lid
  • trivet or heat-resistant stand
  • kitchen cloth or pastry cutter
  • palette knife

Ingredients

  • 300 g Self Raising flour
  • 75 g Caster sugar
  • 100 g Currants
  • 160 ml milk
  • 150 g Butter
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Zest of 2 lemons

Instructions

  • Combine flour and salt, then rub diced butter into the mixture by hand or pulse in a food processor.
  • Add sugar, lemon zest, and currants. Mix and gradually add three-quarters of the milk until desired texture, adding more if needed.
  • Grease pudding basin, line with baking paper, add pudding mix, cover with foil, and seal with string.
  • Place basin in a pot on a trivet, fill with boiling water to a third of the way up the bowl. Simmer covered for 2 hours, topping up water as needed.
  • Run a palette knife around the edge, then turn out onto a plate and serve with custard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 29mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
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