Spotted Dick |
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1 pkt Suet 1/4 cup plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp mixed spice 1/4 cup castor sugar 3/4 cup currants 1 tsp grated lemon zest 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup golden syrup |
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Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Beat egg and milk together, and add to dry ingredients. Beat well until thoroughly combined. Spoon the mixture into a lightly greased 1 litre (2 pint) pudding basin or steamer. Cover securely with lightly greased, pleated greaseproof paper. To seal, cover with aluminium foil or a tightly fitted lid. Immerse the basin into a saucepan of boiling water and steam for 2 hours. Check saucepan regularly - do not allow to boil dry. To serve: Turn onto a serving platter. Heat golden syrup and pour over the pudding. Serve immediately. |
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Explanations Packet of Suet - a commercial blend of 40% rendered beef suet and 60% aerated flour produced by Tandaco - Cerebos Australia Ltd. Golden Syrup - A dark coloured treacle made from sugar cane, a by-product of crystalline sugar manufacture. |