Steamed golden sponge pudding

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsGolden syrup
175gramsSelf rising flour
1teaspoonBaking powder, rounded
175gramsButter, soft
3Eggs
175gramsBrown sugar
1tablespoonGolden syrup/or
Black treacle
3tablespoonsGolden syrup
Custard
Creme' Fraiche
4 cup bowl, heat proof
Double sheet foil, 16X12

Directions

PUDDING

TO SERVE

Grease the bowl, and foil. Get your steamer prepared and start it heating. Put 3 Tb golden syrup in bottom of bowl.

In a large bowl, sift flour and baking powder into it. Add butter, eggs, sugar and black treacle. Beat for 2 minutes with a hand mixer.

Spoon mixture into greased bowl and level with the back of your spoon. Place greased foil over bowl and make a pleat in the middle, smooth foil down sides of bowl. Tie with string around rim. Place in steamer over boiling water and steam for 2 hours.

To serve loosen pudding witha knife and invert onto a warm plate. Pour Extra 3 tb golden syrup over top and serve with custard or creme' fraiche.