Spotted Dick is neither an STD nor any other measly illness.

Basically it is a heavy sponge cake mixture made with flour, sugar, chopped suet (white animal fat that is not so greasy as lard - vegetable alternatives are available) and currants or raisins, with baking powder and salt. This is mixed up, rolled into a ball and wrapped in a pudding cloth - muslin or cotton cloth that is greased and floured, then just wrapped around the ball of mix and tied with butcher string, leaving room for swelling. The whole lot is put into a steamer and steamed for 2-3 hours and served with custard. Whipped cream is for wusses. There is another version which is rolled out a little, so it is about an inch thick, spread with jam and then rolled up, wrapped and steamed as before. This is Jam Roly Poly, also served with custard. Enjoy.

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