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

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Ingredients

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.

Kamran Salam

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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.

Rehma Khan

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This is the worst recipe I've ever tried. The dumplings were like hockey pucks.

Ivdeeri M

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always been a disaster. The dumplings never turn out right.

Shelby Puckett

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This recipe is a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.

Godswill Ebuka

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dumplings turned out really dense. I think I might have added too much flour.

Doug Gobron

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The dumplings were a bit too heavy for my taste, but the stew was delicious.

OddlyLight

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I added some extra herbs and spices to the stew to give it a bit more flavor.

Victor Boahen Osei-Fosu

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This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables. I used carrots, celery, and onions, but you could use any vegetables you have on hand.

Herman Trip

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I'm not a great cook, but even I was able to make this recipe. It's really easy to follow.

rad saini

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the dumplings.

Kgalabi Phala

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and satisfying meal.

nihad memmedli

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I've never had spotted dog before, but I'm definitely a fan now. The dumplings are so unique and delicious.

Erick Martinez

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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The stew is so warming and comforting.

KARIUKI MBUGUA

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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of suet, but I'm glad I did. The suet adds a richness and depth of flavor to the dumplings that I really enjoyed.