Spotted Dick

Instructions

1- Put the flour and salt in a bowl.

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

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

4- Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long.

5- Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment.

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

7- 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- Top up the pan with water from time to time.

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

10- Serve sliced with custard.