Also known as spotted duff or spotted dog, the words “dick, duff, dog” all derive from the word “dough”. Any other suggestion comes from a smutty mind 😉

Spotted dick is your basic steamed pudding. These ingredients will show up frequently here…

SPOTTED DICK PUDDING

Beat together the butter and sugar until just combined (note: not the creaming method, just incorporation). Beat in the flour.

Add

to the batter.

add up to

to the batter, just enough to bring it together in a somewhat firm dough.

Place dough in a well buttered pudding basin and steam for 2 hours OR microwave for around 5-10 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. Microwaving time will really depend on your own experience with your micro – for me, about 5 minutes nuke then rest for a couple of minutes.

Your duff/dick/dog is ready when it is just set. Serve with lashings of freshly made custard and a nice cuppa tea.