How to Make Spotted Dick - The Victorian Way

Buy your copy of our ’Victorian Way’ cookery book here: Spotted Dick, also known as Plum Bolster, is one of the simplest recipes out there. The name means ’spotted dough’ and many people remember enjoying this pudding at school. Special thanks to Louise and the gardening team for preparing the flowers in this video from the gardens at Audley End House. Plan your visit today: English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: INGREDIENTS For the pastry: 225g (1¾ cups) flour plus extra for dusting 170g (1 ⅓ cups) suet 170g (1 cup) currants 3 tbsp sugar Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 egg 225ml (1 cup) milk Butter for the mould Salt Custard to serve METHOD Mix the dry ingredients together and add a pinch of salt. Whisk an egg with half of the milk and pour