Spotted Dick, Done Properly (Yes, Really)
Spotted dick is a proper British suet pudding — steamed, studded with currants, deeply satisfying. Here's how to make it right, fast.
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Spotted dick is a proper British suet pudding — steamed, studded with currants, deeply satisfying. Here's how to make it right, fast.
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