Crowdie Mowdie A Steamed Pudding Scotland Recipes

SCOTTISH CROWDIE

Steps:

• Pour the milk into a pan and heat it slowly and carefully over very low heat.
• You must watch it constantly until it curdles.
• DO NOT allow the milk to boil or even to simmer, or the curds will harden.
• When the curd has set, allow it to cool before you attempt to drain the whey.
• Line a colander with a clean muslin cloth (double-layered or triple-layered cheesecloth makes a fair substitute if you don't have muslin), and transfer the curds into it.
• Leave the colander alone until most of the whey had drained and then squeeze out the last of the whey by hand.
• Mix the crowdie with a little salt until it has attained a smooth texture.
• Lastly, blend the crowdie with a little cream, put the mixture in a dish and allow to rest in the refrigerator.

SCOTTISH PUDDING

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, mixed spice, cinnamon, mixed fruit, golden raisins and margarine. Bring to a boil and let simmer for one minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the flour, baking soda and eggs. Pour into a microwave-safe bowl.
• Place the bowl into the microwave, uncovered. Cook for 10 minutes on full power. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite custard.