Clootie dumpling
7 oz Plain flour 4.4 oz Oatmeal 4.4 oz Suet 5.3 oz Dark brown sugar 4.4 oz Ginger powder 0.2 oz Cinnamon 0.2 oz Mixed spice 0.2 oz Currants 4.4 oz Sultanas 4.4 oz Baking Powder 0.2 oz Bicarbonate of soda 0.2 oz Golden syrup 2 Eggs 5 oz Milk Mix the plain flour, oatmeal, suet, dark brown sugar, ground ginger and cinnamon, mixed spice, currants, sultanas, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda in a mixing bowl. Then add the golden syrup and eggs to form a sticky ball. Add milk, gradually as needed, if the mixture seems dry. Place a large pan of water on to boil with a large plate at the base that can withstand the heat. Whilst bringing to the boil, take a tea towel or cloth, place into a colander and pour hot water over it in the sink. Let it cool, then squeeze any excess water before placing onto a clean surface. Dust the surface of the cloth with a thin layer of flour. Place the sticky ball into the centre of the cloth, shaping with your hands as needed. Bring the corne...