"OLE ENGLISH SPOTTED DICK RECIPE"

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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.

Provided by linda O

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c riasins
1/4 c dark brown sugar
zest of 2 lemons
1 c self raising flour
2/3 c mincemeat
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c cream
3 Tbsp brandy
1 egg
3/4 c bread crumbs
2 Tbsp baking powder

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan warm brandy, and raisins. set side.
  • 2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt , brown sugar, and than add egg to the flour mixture.
  • 3. Then add butter, lemon zest, and cream to the flour mixture. Mix till dropping consistency.
  • 4. Roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the filling of brandy and raisins. Roll up.
  • 5. Spoon the mixture into a greased parchment paper tie the ends with string.
  • 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.
  • 7. Serve with custard, ice cream, or whip cream. A Custard Anglaise would be nice with this.

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