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Cooking With KidsThis quintessential British classic offers a comforting experience of steamed pastry with a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture, punctuated by sweet raisins and the bright notes of fresh citrus zest. Served alongside a warm, velvety vanilla sauce, it provides an aristocratic finish to a festive meal, balancing refined sweetness with the traditional depth of classic European cuisine.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the suet, currants, sugar, lemon and orange zest.
- 2Pour in 150ml milk and mix to a firm but moist dough, adding the extra milk if necessary.
- 3Shape into a fat roll about 20cm long. Place on a large rectangle of baking parchment. Wrap loosely to allow for the pudding to rise and tie the ends with string like a Christmas cracker.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 331
- Protein
- 7.6g
- Carbs
- 70.4g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Electric hand mixer
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
For a light and fluffy texture, ensure the water simmers gently throughout the steaming process. Remember to top off with boiling water as needed to prevent the pot from boiling dry. Serve the pudding warm with thick custard on top. For a twist, try swapping the raisins for chopped dried apricots or even chocolate chips, which the kids will definitely love!
Culinary reasoning
This quintessential British classic offers a comforting experience of steamed pastry with a rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture, punctuated by sweet raisins and the bright notes of fresh citrus zest. Served alongside a warm, velvety vanilla sauce, it provides an aristocratic finish to a festive meal, balancing refined sweetness with the traditional depth of classic European cuisine.
