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How to make dock pudding - see our video demonstration with the world champion
DORIS Hirst is getting ready to cook up a traditional treat on Sunday.
The World Dock Pudding Champion, of Cragg Road, Cragg Vale, won her title using her family recipe, which dates back more than 100 years.
Doris said: "I have been making this pudding all my life. It was passed from my mum and has been like that for as far back as I remember.
"This is a local dish and is a delicacy enjoyed by many for breakfast in springtime.
"Some people may turn their noses up at it because it looks a lot like spinach and spring cabbage but it is just lovely served with bacon and eggs."
The recipe has been passed down to her daughter Julie Walker who also lives in Cragg Vale. She has been cooking the dish for her own family.
She said: "I tend to cook my pudding in the spring when the leaves are fresh but there are people who freeze it and eat it for breakfast at Christmas.
"I do hope this recipe is kept alive by youngsters because it is traditional and it is nice to keep such traditions alive."
The custom for dock pudding goes back to the 19th century when poverty was high.
Docks and nettles would be the first greens to appear after winter and could be collected and eaten for free.
The dock pudding competition is held each year at the Mytholmroyd Community Centre and will be on Sunday.
Entrants compete for the Halifax Courier Cup and cash prizes are awarded to the top three winners.
The day will start at 10am with a car boot sale, including craft and charity stalls. Admission is free and the competition starts at 1.30pm. Music will be provided by Hebden Bridge Junior Band.
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