Make Spotted Dick Pie - The Victorian Way
In this video Mrs Crocombe shows how to make Spotted Dick the Victorian way.
It is a simple but delicious pudding which is popular with schools and nurseries.
She includes the recipe and method so you can make it yourself.
Duration/Time: 10:27
Spotted Dick, also known as Plum Bolster, is one of the simplest recipes out there.
The name means 'spotted dough' and many people remember enjoying this pudding at school with custard.
INGREDIENTS:
- Salt
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- Butter, for the dish
- 225ml milk
- 170g suet
- Butter for the mould
- 170g currants
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 225g flour plus extra for dusting
- Custard to serve
METHOD:
Mix the dry ingredients together and add a pinch of salt.
Whisk an egg with half of the milk and pour this into the dry mix. Add enough milk to then make a soft dough.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly.
Shape the dough into a sausage and wrap in baking parchment and then foil. Or use a wetted pudding cloth.
Boil or steam for two hours. Carefully remove the cloth and serve with custard.