Spotted Dick

Spotted Dick – also known as Spotted Dog or Plum Bolster – is a typical example of an early roly-poly boiled pudding made with suet (the relic of the savoury). I’ve never been quite sure about the name, but always very sure about the taste. It was one of those puddings I would look forward to at school when it came to lunchtime. The moist dough dotted with currants or raisins and topped with loads of custard (usually lumpy) was a real treat. Here’s a modernized recipe for you to enjoy. The