Steamed Syrup Sponge Pudding
8 people
00h 15
02h 00Sweet and sticky, this syrup pudding recipe is steamed to perfection. A simple, British classic delicious served with fresh custard or cream.
Ingredients and Method
Ingredients
- 250g butter
- 250g light muscovado sugar
- 250g self-raising flour
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 4 tbsp golden syrup
Method
- Butter the inside of a 900ml pudding basin.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the sugar and beat for another 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add the eggs and flour and whisk for 2 minutes until it is thoroughly blended.
- Measure 4 tablespoons of golden syrup into the base of the pudding basin.
- Spoon the mixture into the pudding basin and smooth the surface.
- Make a lid with a layer of greaseproof paper and then foil, making a pleat in the centre which will allow the pudding to rise.
- Tie the foil securely with string around the rim, then place each pudding in a large pan with enough water to come halfway up the sides of the basin.
- Steam the pudding for 2 hours topping up with water as necessary.
