Best 6 Spotted Dog Recipes

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Spotted dog is a traditional British steamed pudding that is made with suet, flour, raisins, currants, and spices. It is similar to plum pudding and is often served with custard or cream. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruit. The article provides three different recipes for spotted dog: a classic recipe, a chocolate chip recipe, and a gluten-free recipe. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of the ingredients needed. With its rich flavor and moist texture, spotted dog is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPOTTED DOG IRISH BREAD



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This is my family's traditional St. Patrick's Day bread. My grandmother has had this recipe for longer than I've been alive. I was SHOCKED to find out this wasn't real Irish Soda Bread, but instead more commonly known as Spotted Dog. Whatever you call it, it is unbeatable topped with a bit of butter.

Provided by Josh Lovejoy

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 ⅔ tablespoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease a 12-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Sift flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl.
  • Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl.
  • Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until moistened; batter will be very thick.
  • Fold in raisins until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread batter into prepared cast iron skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread has risen and is golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 178.6 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

SPOTTED DOG



Spotted Dog image

This steamed pudding with British origins is traditionally made with suet and raisins. It has been updated to suit today's tastes by replacing the suet with butter, and the raisins with currants.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup brandy
3/4 cup currants
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 2/3 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons light corn syrup or 2 tablespoons golden syrup, plus 1/4 cup, for serving
light cream, for serving (single)

Steps:

  • Heat the brandy until it is just warm to the touch. Place the currants in a bowl and pour in the warmed brandy. Set aside for at least 3 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter four 1-cup pudding molds, custard cups or ramekins. Fill a baking dish (large enough to hold the molds) half-full with water. Place in oven.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the sifted flour and baking powder and beat, Add the currants and brandy and stir.
  • Pour the batter into the molds, filling them three-fourths full. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and place in the baking dish. Cook for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle of a pudding comes out clean and they are puffed and golden,.
  • Place the extra syrup in a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, until warm.
  • Serve the Spotted Dog warm wirh cream and the warmed syrup.

IRISH SWEET CAKE/SPOTTED DOG



IRISH SWEET CAKE/SPOTTED DOG image

This recipe is from the book THE COMPLETE BOOK OF IRISH COUNTRY COOKING BY DARINA ALLEN. It is a collection of traditional & wholesome Recipes from Ireland. I used this particular recipe to compliment the Braised Eye of the Round steaks that I made for dinner. This bread is known by other names depending on which region of...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 c all purpose flour (sifted)
1-2 Tbsp sugar, (i used 2)
1 tsp salt (level)
1 tsp baking soda (sifted)
3/4 c raisins, currants, or golden raisins ( i used about twice as much)
1 1/4 c sour milk or butter milk ( i had to use more)
1 large egg (free range if available)

Steps:

  • 1. I wanted to make an easy bread to go with the Braised Steaks, from ingredients that I already had on hand. This recipe worked perfectly. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • 2. Measure flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and add salt, baking soda, sugar & 1 whole egg.
  • 3. With one hand gradually begin to work flour into center from sides of bowl.
  • 4. Then add buttermilk, drained raisins, and continue to add more flour into mix.
  • 5. Dough should be soft and pliable but not stickey. Knead bread and shape into a 1 1/2 inch size tall ball.
  • 6. Place in a greased cast iron skillet. MY CHOICE, ORIGINAL RECIPE DID NOT SAY TO GREASE SKILLET.
  • 7. Cut a deep cross about 1 1/2 inch deep with a serrated knife into top of bread. I CHOSE TO SPRAY TOP WITH NON STICK COOKING SPRAY.
  • 8. Bake in preheated 450 degree F oven for 15 minutes. Then Lower temperature to 400 Degrees F. and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until bread sounds hallow when tapped on bottom.
  • 9. Remove from oven. I CHOSE TO BRUSH TOP OF BREAD WITH BUTTER. Used an electric knife to slice bread into thick hearty slices.
  • 10. Smear butter over sliced bread while still warm if desired. MY HUSBAND LOVED THIS BREAD, said it tasted similiar to Irish soda bread. It is similiar but only made with one type of flour instead of two. NOTE: I DID COVER MY RAISINS IN WATER & HEATED THEM IN MICROWAVE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES, TO ADD A LITTLE MORE MOISTURE TO THE BREAD.

SPOTTED DOG



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This is a basic soda bread, enriched with an egg and some extra sugar, which gives a nice crisp crust. The name is probably a riff on "spotted dick," a steamed pudding also dotted with raisins. Adapted from _Forgetten Skills of Cooking_ by Dorina Allen, reprinted at Serious Eats by Caroline Russock. http://bit.ly/ci85uu

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (preferably unbleached)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2/3 cup golden raisins (or more if you'd like) or 2/3 cup seedless raisin (or more if you'd like)
1 large egg
1 1/4-1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a large bowl, sift flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Add raisins and toss well. Form a well.
  • Break an egg in a 2-cup glass measuring cup and beat lightly. Add buttermilk to bring the volume up to 1 1/2 cups. Pour into the well in the flour. Using one hand, with the fingers open and stiff, mix the flour into the liquid. The dough should be soft, but not very sticky. DO NOT overwork the dough!
  • Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Wash and thoroughly dry your hands; with floured hands, knead bread two or three times to clean up any shaggy edges. Pat into a round about 2" thick. Transfer to a floured baking sheet. Cut a deep cross in the top of the round, allowing the ends of the cuts to drop into the sides of the loaf. Prick the triangles thus formed several times with the tip of the knife.
  • Place loaf in oven and reduce heat to 400°F Bake 35-40 minutes, until the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when thumped. Serve in thick slices with butter and jam, or with cheddar cheese.

IRISH BREAD - THE SPOTTED DOG



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This recipe has been posted here for play in Culinary Quest - Ireland. Recipe by - By Margaret Johnson. Margaret M. Johnson is the author of seven cookbooks, including "Flavors of Ireland." Serve this lovely bread with soft butter.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c flour
2/3 c granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c raisins or half raisins and half sultanas (golden raisins)
3 tsp caraway seeds
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp butter, melted
soften butter for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9 inch/22 cm round baking pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • 3. Stir in the raisins and caraway seeds and then make a well in the center and stir in the eggs, buttermilk, and butter.
  • 4. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, or until the top is golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • 5. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes and then invert the bread onto the rack and let cool completely before slicing.

SPOTTED DOG



Spotted Dog image

Provided by Marjorie Kaufman

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cups dried currants
1/2 pound suet, finely grated
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Stir in the currants, breaking them apart (the flour will coat them and keep them from clumping together). Mix in the suet.
  • Add the milk and eggs, and work the mixture thoroughly with your hands.
  • Scrape the batter into a greased six-cup pudding-basin. Tie a well-floured cloth over the pudding. Put the pudding in a pot of boiling water, cover, and steam for two hours. Unmold and serve hot, accompanied by custard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 412, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 120 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful fruits: The better the fruit, the better the spotted dog will be. Look for fruits that are plump, brightly colored, and free of blemishes.
  • Don't overcook the fruit: Overcooked fruit will lose its flavor and texture, and the spotted dog will be mushy. Cook the fruit just until it is tender.
  • Use a variety of fruits: Spotted dog is a great way to use up leftover fruit, so don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations. Some good choices include apples, pears, peaches, plums, berries, and rhubarb.
  • Add spices and herbs to taste: A little bit of spice or herbs can really enhance the flavor of spotted dog. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cloves. You can also add fresh herbs like mint, basil, or thyme.
  • Serve spotted dog warm or cold: Spotted dog can be served warm or cold, depending on your preference. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or custard, or chill it and serve it as a refreshing summer dessert.

Conclusion:

Spotted dog is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you have some leftover fruit, don't throw it away - make spotted dog instead!

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