Spotted Dick

• Self-raising Flour8¾ oz
• Saltpinch
• Suet4½ oz
• Currants6¼ oz
• Caster Sugar2¾ oz
• LemonZest of 1
• OrangeZest of 1
• Milk10 tbsp
• Custardto serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the flour and salt in a bowl.

2. 2

   Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon and orange zest.

3. 3

   Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding the extra milk if necessary.

4. 4

   Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long.

5. 5

   Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment.

6. 6

   Wrap loosely to allow for the pudding to rise and tie the ends with string like a Christmas cracker.

7. 7

   Place a steamer over a large pan of boiling water, add the pudding to the steamer, cover and steam for 1 1/2 hours.

8. 8

   Top up the pan with water from time to time.

9. 9

   Remove from the steamer and allow to cool slightly before unwrapping.

10. 10

    Serve sliced with custard.