Spotted Dick

Name: Spotted Dick
Ingredients: 8 ounces self raising flour; 1 salt pch Of; 4 ounces margarine; 2 ounces sugar Castor, Superfine; 6 ounces sultanas Big raisins; 6 tablespoons water

6 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces self raising flour
1 salt pch Of
4 ounces margarine
2 ounces sugar Castor, Superfine
6 ounces sultanas Big raisins
6 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Have ready a sheet of foil or a double thickness of greaseproof paper brushed with melted margarine.
2

Make the pudding crust: Sieve the flour and the salt.
3

Rub in the margarine.
4

Add the sugar and sultanas.
5

Mix in the water to make a soft dough.
6

Turn out onto a floured board and form into a roll.
7

Wrap loosely but securely in the greaseproof paper or foil. Tie or seal the ends.
8

Place in the steamer and cover tightly.
9

Steam for 1.1/2 to 2 hours.
10

Serve with hot custard sauce or sprinkle with castor sugar.
11

Variation: At stage 3: Put the mixture in a medium-sized (1.1/2 pint) pudding basin