התמונה להמחשה בלבדSpotted Dick
Cooking With KidsHydration and resting give the dough time to develop the texture required for shaping and cooking. This quintessential British classic offers a comforting experience of steamed pastry with a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture, punctuated by sweet raisins and the bright notes of fresh citrus zest.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon and orange zest.
- 2Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding the extra milk if necessary.
- 3Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long. Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment. Wrap loosely to allow for the pudding to rise and tie the ends with string like a Christmas cracker.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 331
- Protein
- 7.6g
- Carbs
- 70.4g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Electric hand mixer
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To achieve a light and airy sponge, keep the water at a gentle simmer during the steaming process. Don't forget to top up with boiling water to ensure the pan doesn't run dry. Serve your pudding hot, smothered in thick custard. For a tasty twist, swap the raisins for chopped dried apricots or chocolate chips—a guaranteed hit with the children!
Culinary reasoning
Hydration and resting give the dough time to develop the texture required for shaping and cooking. This quintessential British classic offers a comforting experience of steamed pastry with a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture, punctuated by sweet raisins and the bright notes of fresh citrus zest.
