Spotted dick
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Spotted Dick is a steamed pudin, containing dried fruit, usually currants. The dessert is especially popular in the United Kingdom, usually served either with custard or with butter and brown sugar. Spotted refers to the currants (which resemble spots) and dick may be a corruption of the word dough.[citation needed] It is also known as Spotted Dog, Plum Bolster and Spotted Richard.
Most recipes for spotted dick include the following:
- White bread crumbs
- Self-raising flour
- Shredded suet
- Raisins or currants
- Salt
- Nutmeg
- Ginger
- Mace
- Citrus fruit peel
- Eggs
- Brandy
- Sugar
- Butter
- Custard
[edit] Trivia
French cyclist Richard Virenque's nickname is "spotted dick", due to his record seven polka dot jersey wins at the Tour de France.[citation needed]
