SPOTTED DICK

A traditional dish which is just as popular today.


Ingredients:

50g/ 2 oz sultanas

50g/ 2 oz currants

225g/ 8 oz Homepride Self-raising flour

75g/ 3 oz caster sugar

125g/ 4 oz shredded suet

125ml 5 fl oz water


Procedures:

1. Wash dried fruits and dry on a clean tea towel.
   
2. Lightly grease a large sheet of foil or a double thickness of greaseproof paper.
   
3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients and then add fruit.
   
4. Add the water and mix together to form a soft dough.
   
5. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and form into a roll about 20 cm (8-inches) long.
   
6. Wrap the dough loosely in the greased foil or grease proof paper, securing the ends tightly.
   
7. Steam for 1 ½ -2 hours until the sponge has risen. Serve hot.

Cook’s Notes:

Time: Preparation takes 20 minutes, cooking takes 1 ½ - 2 hours.

Serving Ideas: Sprinkle with caster or granulated sugar and serve with custard.

Cook’s tips: For a vegetarian pudding use vegetable suet, available in most good supermarkets.