Ladies and gents, I give you...
Jan. 7th, 2011 12:40 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
cryptogirl...my first clootie dumpling.
(Yes, I was hungry and impatient and took a big slice out before I snapped it. And yes, you're meant to turn it onto a plate as well, but shaddap!)
Top Dumpling Tips:
- 2h30 was about the right time to steam it for, with regular trips to top up the pan. (Bonus Tip: Don't get absorbed in a Warcrack dungeon for too long as inevitable singeing occurs. *facepalm*)
- When you don't have string to tie the muslin, Christmas ribbon works :D
- I substituted soft brown sugar for molasses sugar (available in most supermarkets) and it's *lovely*.
- For the concerned, the suet is vegetarian. It was the only type available anyway :P
So, who wants to come to mine for Burns Night xD
(Yes, I was hungry and impatient and took a big slice out before I snapped it. And yes, you're meant to turn it onto a plate as well, but shaddap!)
Top Dumpling Tips:
- 2h30 was about the right time to steam it for, with regular trips to top up the pan. (Bonus Tip: Don't get absorbed in a Warcrack dungeon for too long as inevitable singeing occurs. *facepalm*)
- When you don't have string to tie the muslin, Christmas ribbon works :D
- I substituted soft brown sugar for molasses sugar (available in most supermarkets) and it's *lovely*.
- For the concerned, the suet is vegetarian. It was the only type available anyway :P
So, who wants to come to mine for Burns Night xD
