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My mum has asked me to make Clootie Dumpling for my Dad. They're coming to us for Christmas. I think the last time he had it has to be 40 years or so ago, when my Granny made it for him at home in Sutherland, and she's been gone 35 years now.
I've found a great recipe published a long time ago in The Sunday Post, and it says to use milk or milk stout. I fancy the Stout option, but I know nothing of beers/ales, so which would be the tastiest brand to use?
Also, I'd like to make the dumpling well in advance as time is tight for the next month. Does it freeze?
Jules
PS Hope this isn't in the wrong place!
I've found a great recipe published a long time ago in The Sunday Post, and it says to use milk or milk stout. I fancy the Stout option, but I know nothing of beers/ales, so which would be the tastiest brand to use?
Also, I'd like to make the dumpling well in advance as time is tight for the next month. Does it freeze?
Jules
PS Hope this isn't in the wrong place!
The only stout I can remember is/was made by Tennents, which my Aunty Jean used to drink whilst making a clootie. My recipe does not use Stout, sorry but is fairly alcoholic so has good storage. As for freezing, I think you will need to slice then freeze but why not when you can freeze fruit loaf etc.
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