What kind of fabric is used for Clootie dumplings?
The name ‘clootie’ comes from the cloth that the dumpling is cooked inside. Use any kind of cloth – a large piece of white cotton, linen or muslin is ieal. An old pillow case will do the trick!
What is a Clootie cloth made of?
Clootie
| Clootie dumpling | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pudding |
| Place of origin | Scotland |
| Main ingredients | Flour, bread crumbs, dried fruit (currants, raisins, sultanas), suet, sugar, spices, milk |
| Cookbook: Clootie dumpling |
What is a Clootie cloth?
The name Clootie Dumpling comes from the floured cloot(cloth) that the pudding is boiled in. While the ingredients of a Clootie Dumpling vary, it must always be wrapped in a cloth. Clootie Dumplings are boiled for several hours, the floured cloth helps form the characteristic skin around the dumpling.
Can you freeze homemade Clootie Dumpling?
You can freeze your Clootie Dumpling as a whole or sliced into wedges for up to six months.
How long will Clootie Dumpling keep?
two months
If stored properly, an uncut Clootie Dumpling can be stored for up to two months.
Can you freeze homemade Clootie dumpling?
Why is my Clootie dumpling soggy?
The water should come about half-way up the dumpling. If it is too high it will get into the dumpling and make it soggy at the top. Leave to simmer over a low heat for about 3 ½ hours, checking the water level every hour and filling up with boiling water if necessary. To turn out: fill up the sink with cold water.
How long will a Clootie dumpling keep?
The best place to store your Clootie Dumpling is in a cold dark place; we always recommend the refrigerator once you have taken your Clootie Dumpling out of the vacuum bag store in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze.
Can you freeze a Clootie dumpling?
How long will Clootie dumpling keep?
What’s the best way to make a clootie dumpling?
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, currants, raisins, suet, bread crumbs and sugar. Dip a heavy cotton cloth in boiling water and then sprinkle it with flour. Place the dumpling in the boiling water, reduce heat to a low boil, and cook 3 1/2 hours, topping water off as needed.
What kind of dumpling do they make in Scotland?
This recipe makes a traditional clootie dumpling that is deeply embedded in Scottish cooking. It is part of the hearth and home approach which makes the food of Scotland so beloved everywhere.
How big of a pot do you need for a dumpling?
You need 9″ or 23cm diameter pot. Put a plate on the bottom (to stop the cloth sticking) and then put 2 inches of water at the bottom of the pot get it boiling before adding the dumpling. Now lower your dumpling into the pot, put on the lid and reduce the heat to keep it just bubbling.