"ole english spotted dick recipe"

St. George, UT
Updated on Jan 5, 2013

The English have a sense of humor don't they. The Americans come over to England and that's the first thing they order. Fix that for your hubby tonight! Want a spot of "Spotted Dick" tonight Dear? The Word "Dick" in Old England was Pudding.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup riasins
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • - zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup self raising flour
  • 2/3 cup mincemeat
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 - egg
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder

How To Make "ole english spotted dick recipe"

  • Step 1
    In a saucepan warm brandy, and raisins. set side.
  • Step 2
    Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt , brown sugar, and than add egg to the flour mixture.
  • Step 3
    Then add butter, lemon zest, and cream to the flour mixture. Mix till dropping consistency.
  • Step 4
    Roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the filling of brandy and raisins. Roll up.
  • Step 5
    Spoon the mixture into a greased parchment paper tie the ends with string.
  • Step 6
    Put into a steamer for 1 1/2 hours. You can also, use a crock pot filled half way with water. Place the with the pudding inside a bowl in the crock pot. Cook for 4 hours.
  • Step 7
    Serve with custard, ice cream, or whip cream. A Custard Anglaise would be nice with this.

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