Directions
Preparation:20min  ›  Cook:3hours30min  ›  Ready in:3hours50min 

1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine flour, currants, sultanas, suet, breadcrumbs and sugar. Mix egg and milk with mixed spice, baking powder, salt and golden syrup. Stir into flour mixture to form a wet dough.
3. Dip a heavy cotton cloth in boiling water and then sprinkle it with flour. Place dough in centre of cloth, draw opposite corners together to form a ball, leaving a bit of room for the dumpling to expand, and tie tightly.
4. Place the dumpling in the boiling water, reduce heat to a low boil and cook 3 1/2 hours, topping water off as needed. Remove the dumpling from the water, remove the cloth and dry the dumpling in a 150 degrees C oven until surface is no longer wet.

Tip:

For the cloth, try using an old pillowcase, a square of muslin or a large tea towel.