baking · everyday
Spotted dick with custard
British steamed suet sponge studded with currants, served with warm vanilla custard.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains milk, egg and wheat.
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Method
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1
Mix flour, baking powder, suet, sugar, currants, zest and salt; stir in milk to a soft dough.
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2
Pack into a buttered basin, cover with pleated parchment and foil and tie.
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3
Steam in a covered pot of simmering water 1.5 hours, topping up water.
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4
For custard, whisk yolks, sugar and cornstarch, add hot milk and cook until thick; add vanilla.
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5
Unmold and serve in slices with custard. (Use vegetable suet for vegetarian.)
