Spotted Dick

The method

1. 01

   Put the flour and salt in a bowl.

2. 02

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

3. 03

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

4. 04

   Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long.

5. 05

   Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment.

6. 06

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

7. 07

   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. 08

   Top up the pan with water from time to time.

9. 09

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

10. 10

    Serve sliced with custard.