Spotted Dick

Name: Spotted Dick
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour; 1 cup shredded beef suet; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 1 cup dried currants; 1 tsp lemon zest, grated; 2/3 cup whole milk; 1/4 tsp fine salt

A traditional British steamed pudding made with suet, dried currants, and fresh citrus zest. Served warm with a side of rich vanilla custard.

110 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups self-raising flour
1 cup shredded beef suet
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 cup dried currants
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
2/3 cup whole milk
1/4 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Grease a pudding basin or heatproof bowl with butter and set aside.
2

Mix 2 cups self-raising flour, 1 cup shredded beef suet, 1/3 cup caster sugar, 1 cup dried currants, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp fine salt together in a large bowl.
3

Gradually pour in 2/3 cup whole milk and stir until a soft, pliable dough forms.
4

Shape dough into a thick cylinder, wrap loosely in parchment paper and aluminum foil, then tie the ends securely.
5

Place wrapped roll into a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam for 90 minutes.
6

Unwrap carefully, slice into rounds, and serve warm with custard.

Questions

Can I make Spotted Dick dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2/3 cup whole milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Spotted Dick gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups self-raising flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Spotted Dick keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Spotted Dick?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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