Spotted dick recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in the suet, sugar, currants, lemon zest and mixed spice, then add just enough milk to make a soft dough.
3. 3
   Shape the dough into a log shape and wrap loosely in a sheet of buttered heavy-duty clingfilm.
4. 4
   Wrap this loosely in muslin and secure with string.
5. 5
   Drop the log into a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 2 hours.
6. 6
   If using a cylindrical mould, line it with buttered greaseproof paper, put the dough in the mould and steam for 2 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   To serve, remove the wrappings and cut the pudding into 3cm slices.
8. 8
   Serve with a knob of butter and drizzle with golden syrup.
9. 9
   Delicious with Quick Custard or double cream.
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    Tip; you can substitute spelt flour for white flour if you prefer it.