British Spotted Dick Recipe
Spotted Dick is a traditional British steamed pudding made with raisins and typically served with custard. Its origins date back to the 19th century when steamed puddings were a common feature of British cuisine.The word "dick" is thought to be a colloquial term for pudding or dough, while the “spots” refer to the currants or raisins in the dough, which give the dessert its characteristic speckled appearance.During wartime rationing, Spotted Dick remained a popular dessert thanks to its simple ingredients, which were easy to source.
Ingredients
- Self-rising flour – 1 1/2 cups
- Shredded suet – 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar – 1/3 cup
- Currants or raisins – 1/3 cup
- Milk – 2/3 cup
- Salt – pinch
- Lemon (zest) – 1
- Butter – for greasing
- Custard powder – 2 tbsp
- Granulated sugar – 2 tbsp
- Whole milk – 2 cups
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the self-rising flour, shredded suet, granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, currants or raisins, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing until you have a soft, sticky dough.
- Grease a pudding basin with butter and spoon the dough into it.
- Cover the basin with a double layer of parchment paper or foil, securing it with string.
- Steam the pudding for about 2 hours. Ensure the water level in the steamer is topped up as needed.
- While the pudding steams, prepare the custard by mixing custard powder and granulated sugar in a saucepan, then gradually adding the whole milk. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens.
- Once steamed, remove the pudding from the basin, slice, and serve with warm custard.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 467mgFiber: 3gSugar: 42g
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