Spotted dick
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A can of Spotted Dick sponge pudding.
Spotted Dick, also referred to as Spotted Richard in some locations [1] (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2249273.stm), is a steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit, usually currants. The dessert is served in the United Kingdom.
Many food companies have similar recipes for spotted dick, and the common ingredients include:
- White bread crumbs
- Self-raising flour
- Shredded suet
- Raisins or currants
- Salt
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Mace
- Citrus fruit peel
- Eggs
- Brandy
External links
- Straight Dope on the etymology of the name (http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mspotteddick.html)
- BBC article on controversy over the name, with a photo of the pudding itself (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2249273.stm)