Steamedtreaclespongepudding Recipes

STEAMED TREACLE SPONGE PUDDING

Steps:

• First of all butter the basin, then measure 3 tablespoons of golden syrup into it. Then take a large mixing bowl, sift the flour and baking powder into it, add the softened butter, eggs, sugar and black treacle. Next, using an electric hand whisk (or a large fork and lots of elbow grease), beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until it's thoroughly blended. Now spoon the mixture into the basin and level the top using the back of the tablespoon. Place the sheet of foil over the greaseproof paper, make a pleat in the centre, and place this, foil-side uppermost, on top of the pudding. Pull it down the sides and tie the string, taking the string over the top and tying it on the other side to make yourself a handle for lifting. Trim off the excess paper all the way round. Now steam the pudding for 2 hours, checking the water level halfway through. To serve, loosen the pudding all round using a palette knife, invert it on to a warmed plate, and pour an extra 3 tablespoons of syrup (warmed if you like) over the top before taking it to the table. Serve with Proper Custard (see our Cookery School Video), or some well chilled crème fraîche.

STEAMED TREACLE SPONGE PUDDING

Steps:

• Grease the bowl, and foil.
• Get your steamer prepared and start it heating.
• Put 3 Tbsp 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.
• To serve loosen pudding with a knife and invert onto a warm plate. Pour Extra 3 Tbsp golden syrup over top and serve with custard or creme' fraiche.