Because it’s the cloth that defines clootie dumpling. Although flour, suet, dried fruit and spices always feature, the precise ingredients vary from region to region and family to family. The cloth, ...

2 boiling cloths - you can use an old cotton pillowcase or a large old linen tea towel or muslin cut into a 48mm square, kitchen string and a microwave roasting bag. Plunge cloths into a pan of ...

This festive season why not go a little traditional by creating a favourite Scottish treat? Clootie Dumpling is traditionally eaten around Christmas and Hogmanay and is considered ideal for big ...

In case you haven’t tried this comforting treat, why not try making a clootie dumpling this Christmas to keep the tradition alive? After all, this is the time of year we can hopefully indulge ...