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Treacle Sponge Recipe

Christine Albury
A warm Treacle Sponge Pudding is the perfect dessert for a chilly evening! A traditional British treat, this dish is a favorite school pudding, popular with kids and parents too.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Cuisine British
Servings 4 1 serving
Calories 555 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 175 grams Unsalted Butter softened, plus extra for greasing
  • 3 tablespoons Syrup plus extra for drizzling (use golden syrup or light corn syrup)
  • 25 grams Fresh Bread Crumbs
  • 175 grams Light Brown Sugar
  • zest of one Lemon
  • 3 large Egg beaten
  • 175 grams Self Rising Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Milk

Instructions
 

  • Generously grease a 1-liter pudding basin with butter.
  • Combine the syrup with the breadcrumbs, then spoon them into the basin.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and zest until fluffy and pale in color.
  • Beat in the eggs gradually, then fold in the flour.
  • Stir in the milk, then spoon the mixture into the basin.
  • Cover with a double layer of greased foil and baking paper, pleated in the center to allow for the pudding to rise.
  • Use kitchen string to tie the foil then place the basin in a steamer or a large pan of gently simmering water (the water should come about halfway up the sides of the basin).
  • Steam for 1 1/2 hours, then turn out on to your serving plate. Serve with the toppings of your choice!

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 98mgSugar: 8g
Keyword British, Desserts, Pudding
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