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[–] wuphysics87@lemmy.ml 1 points 23 hours ago (3 children)

Just so none of us have to do a web search. What is spotted dick and why is it called that?

[–] DocDish@feddit.uk 6 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_dick

It's a steamed suet pudding made with raisins or sultanas which make it look spotty.

[–] ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 3 points 18 hours ago

Really not beating the allegations with that one.

[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 1 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago)

"Dick" is an archaic way of writing dough. It can also be called spotted dog