Leicestershire pudding recipe

Leicestershire Pudding recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
If you're looking for a traditional British dish that is both comforting and delicious, look no further than the Leicestershire pudding recipe. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations in the heart of England, and it never fails to impress. The Leicestershire pudding is a savory dish made with a rich pastry crust filled with a delectable mixture of meat, vegetables, and spices. With its hearty flavors and satisfying texture, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions.

Keywords: British cuisine, traditional recipe, savory pie, comfort food, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire pudding recipe details

Leicestershire pudding recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:108 Leicestershire pudding is quite different from your standard pudding because it is in fact not sweet but rather a suet-based dish. Unlike typical sweet puddings, it has a more of a savory, dense texture similar to Yorkshire pudding, but quite heavier. This regional dish reflects the rustic cooking style of Leicestershire, England. 

Ingredients

230 g raisins, seedless

115 g flour

115 g shredded suet

2 eggs, beaten

1 tsp grated lemon peel

1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

30 ml brandy

milk

Instructions

1. Mix together the raisins, flour and suet in a bowl.

2. Stir in the eggs, lemon peel, nutmeg and brandy.

3. Mix well.

4. Knead in sufficient milk to get a firm dough.

5. Spoon the mixture into a greased pudding basin.

6. Evenly divide it in the basin then cover with buttered greaseproof paper and kitchen foil.

6. Tie down securely.

7. Transfer the basin into a saucepan filled with sufficient boiling water to come half-way up the basin. Cover with a lid then steam for 4 hours. Add more water if necessary.

8. Turn out the pudding onto a warmed serving dish and serve with whipped cream with brandy flavour or custard.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 4 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a