Recipes from a passionate cook & foodie
Clootie Puddings are traditional rich fruit puddings which line the ribs and protect you from the harsh winters of Scotland. Traditionally made for special occasions like a birthday, Hogmanay or at Christmas time when trinkets, coins and lucky gifts were dropped into the mixture, wrapped in greaseproof paper. Ingredients 10oz plain flour 5 oz suet 6 oz dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 8 oz sultanas 1/2 pint of milk 6 oz currants 1 … [Read more...]
Makes 2 puddings. Ingredients 8 oz moist sugar (use soft brown ) 8 oz suet 8 oz sultanas cleaned 8 oz raisins halved and stoned 4 oz currants washed and dried 4 oz shredded mixed candied peel 4 oz of plain flour 4 oz breadcrumbs 2 oz almonds blanched and shredded the grated rind of a 1 lemon 3 eggs a salt spoonful of nutmeg grated half a teaspoon of salt quarter pint of milk 2tbs Brandy, 2tbs Whiskey & 2bs Sherry Instructions Grease two one pound pudding … [Read more...]