Treacle is one step darker that golden syrup. Its molasses-like flavour gives this steamed pud a rich flavour. Recipe from Allyson Gofton’s cookbook Slow.
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- Total time:
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- Preparation:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Serves:
- 8
Ingredients
| + | 6 tbsp Treacle (slightly warmed) |
| + | 2 cup Flour |
| + | 1/4 cup Brown Sugar |
| + | 2 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger, or cardamom, cinnamon or mixed spice |
| + | 100 g Butter chilled and diced |
| + | 1 tsp Baking soda |
| + | 3/4 cup Milk |
| + | 2 Eggs |
Preparation
- Turn the slow cooker on to low to pre-warm while gathering and preparing ingredients
- Place an upturned saucer into the base of the slow cooker, this will act as a trivet. Lightly grease an 8-cup capacity pudding basin.
- Pour 2 tbsp of treacle into the base of the pudding basin and set aside.
- Into a large mixing bowl sift the flour, brown sugar and ginger. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, and make a well in the centre.
- In a jug, beat together the baking soda, milk and eggs. Pour into the well and gradually stir together. Stir in the remaining treacle towards the end. Do not over-mix as the pudding will peak when it cooks.
- Turn the soft cake mixture into the prepared pudding bowl. Lightly grease one sheet of baking paper and make a pleat across the centre. This will allow space for the pudding to rise. Place on top of the pudding bowl.
- Secure with string, Make a pleat in a piece or foil and place on top the baking paper. Secure with string.
- Sit the pudding on top of the saucer. Pour 2 cups of boiling water into the slow cooker. The water should come about halfway up the sides of the bowl. Cover with the lid.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove carefully from the slow cooker and remove the foil and baking paper. Check to see if the pudding is cooked. If not, quickly re-cover with the baking paper and foil and return to the slow cooker for a further 30 minutes or until cooked.
- Turn out onto a plate to serve. Leftovers are great the next day, pan-fried with a knob of butter and served with ice cream. Variations: - Use golden syrup in place of treacle. - Add a little mixed peel and the grated rind of a lemon or orange. - Add about ¼ - ½ cup currants and grated orange rind.
Recipe from Allyson Gofton's cookbook Slow
A selection of mouth watering recipes for the slow cooker and crockpot from celebrity cook Allyson Gofton.
Slow is available for purchase in most New World supermarkets nationwide.
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