Spotted Dick

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl mix the flour, suet, sugar, currants and 12 fl.oz. water to a soft dough.
2. 2
   Shape into a long sausage and wrap in greaseproof paper.
3. 3
   Fill a pan that is large enough to take the dough sausage, allowing room to expand, with water.
4. 4
   Bring to the boil.
5. 5
   Dip a clean tea towel in hot water, wring it out and sprinkle it with flour.
6. 6
   Roll up the pudding loosely in the cloth and tie at each end.
7. 7
   Place the pudding in the pan and simmer for 2 hours.
8. 8
   Remove the tea towel and greaseproof paper, sprinkle with sugar and serve warm with custard.