Sunday, January 20, 2008

Banana Butterscotch Pudding

This is a beautiful hearty pud perfect for a chilly winters day. It is nothing short of perfection when you scoop the sponge out to reveal the most glorious sauce in the depths of the bowl. I love this with good vanilla ice cream.
  • Servings: 4
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 125g plain flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 120g caster sugar
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 1 bananas, mashed
  • 200ml milk
  • 1 lightly beaten egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 85g unsalted butter, melted

For the topping

  • 140g soft brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp golden syrup
  • 250ml water, boiling

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Sift the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder into a bowl.

2. Add the banana, milk, butter, egg and vanilla extract and whisk together until well combined. Pour into a greased 2.5L ovenproof dish.

3. To make the topping: place the brown sugar, golden syrup and water in a small pot and bring to a boil.

4. Pour the boiling mixture carefully over the pudding and bake the pudding for 30 - 40 minutes, until it's firm to the touch.

5. Serve hot.

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