Spotted Dick

British   Dessert

80g Sucre en poudre
Zest of 1 Citron
150ml Lait
Zest of 1 Orange
pinch Sel
250g Farine auto-levante
125g Graisse de rognon
175g Groseilles
to serve Crème
  1. Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon and orange zest.
  2. Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding the extra milk if necessary.
  3. Shape 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.
  4. Place a steamer over a large pan of boiling water, add the pudding to the steamer, cover and steam for 1 1/2 hours. Top up the pan with water from time to time.
  5. Remove from the steamer and allow to cool slightly before unwrapping. Serve sliced with custard.