Traditional Clootie Dumpling
Make a proper Scottish clootie dumpling from scratch. Spiced, fruity and simmered in a floured cloth for that unmistakeable skin. Serve with lashings of custard.
- Time: 225 min
- Servings: 6
Source: Live Breathe Scotland
Ingredients
- plain flour, plus extra for dusting the cloth
- medium oatmeal
- beef or vegetable suet
- soft light brown sugar
- currants
- sultanas
- small eating apple, peeled and coarsely grated
- mixed spice
- ground cinnamon
- ground ginger
- baking powder
- bicarbonate of soda
- black treacle
- medium eggs
- whole milk, cold from the fridge