Spotted Dick – Traditional English Dessert

Ready in

80 mins

Cuisine

English

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

60 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~500 kcal
Recipe by OnePotChefShow on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Pudding Bowls

    Grease four 200ml capacity pudding bowls with a little butter. Place a small, tiny circle of baking paper in the base of each bowl to prevent sticking.

  2. Combine Dry Ingredients

    Sift 1 cup of self-raising flour into a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of fresh breadcrumbs, 90g (about half a cup) of prepared suet mix, 1/3 cup of caster sugar (super fine white sugar), 1/3 cup of sultanas or raisins, and 1/3 cup of mixed dried citrus peel.

  3. Prepare Wet Ingredients

    In a separate measuring cup, combine 2/3 cup of milk and 1 egg. Lightly mix them together.

  4. Mix Batter

    Add the egg and milk mixture to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Mix everything together until well combined and a thick batter forms.

  5. Fill Pudding Bowls

    Divide the batter evenly between the four prepared pudding bowls.

  6. Cover Puddings

    Take a piece of baking paper for each pudding and create a folded pleat on the top. This allows the pudding to expand during . Secure the baking paper over each bowl with a piece of string. Then, cover the entire thing with aluminum foil, ensuring a tight seal.

  7. Steam Puddings

    Place the covered pudding bowls into a large, deep frypan or saucepan with a lid. Pour in enough water so that it goes up about halfway up the pudding bowls. Bring the water to a boil, then put on the lid, turn the temperature down to low, and allow the puddings to for .

  8. Cool and Serve

    After of , remove the puddings from the saucepan. Allow them to stand for to cool slightly. Then, unwrap them and serve.

  9. Garnish (Optional)

    Serve the Spotted Dick with a little bit of custard. For extra crunch, sprinkle some demerara or crystallized sugar over the top.

Before You Cook

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  • No Self-rising flour?

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp baking powder + 1/4 tsp salt

  • No Bread crumbs?

    • Crushed crackers or cornflakes
    • Rolled oats, pulsed fine

  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)

  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.

  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten and dairy and eggs.
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Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipEnsure Pudding Bowls Are Well

    Greased and lined with baking paper to prevent sticking.

  • TipThe Pleat in the Baking

    The pleat in the baking paper allows the pudding to expand during steaming.

  • Cooking tipMaintain a Consistent Water Level

    Maintain a consistent water level in the saucepan during steaming to prevent it from boiling dry.

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