Discover what life was like in Victorian England, and uncover the history behind the real Avis Crocombe - head cook for Lord and Lady Braybrooke at Audley End House in the 1880s.
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Buy your copy of our 'Victorian Way' cookery book here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ Spotted Dick, also known as Plum Bolster, is one of the simplest recipes out there. The name means 'spotted dough' and many people remember enjoying this pudding at school. Special thanks to Louise and the gardening team for preparing the flowers in this video from the gardens at Audley End House. Plan your visit today: http://bit.ly/2S2vY2D English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. Find out how you can support our work here: http://bit.ly/38Cv9lA INGREDIENTS For the pastry: 225g (1¾ cups) flour plus extra for dusting 170g (1 ⅓ cups) suet 170g (1 cup) currants 3 tbsp sugar Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 egg 225ml (1 cup) milk Butter for the mould Salt Custard to serve METHOD Mix the dry ingredients together and add a pinch of salt. Whisk an egg with half of the milk and pour this into the dry mix. Add enough milk to then make a soft dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly. Shape the dough into a sausage and wrap in baking parchment and then foil. Or use a wetted pudding cloth. Boil or steam for two hours. Carefully remove the cloth and serve with custard. Find the full recipe and more in our book 'How to Cook the Victorian Way' here: http://bit.ly/2RPyrvQ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://goo.gl/c5lVBJ FIND A PLACE TO VISIT: https://goo.gl/86w2F6 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/Un5F2X FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://goo.gl/p1EoGh FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://goo.gl/PFzmY5
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