Golden syrup steamed pudding

Notes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125ml) golden syrup
• 125g butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups (225g) self-raising flour
• 2/3 cup (160ml) milk
• Golden syrup, extra, to serve

Instructions

1. Grease pudding basin
2. Pour the golden syrup in the base of the pudding basin
3. Beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy
4. One at a time, add eggs, beating between each addition
5. Stir in flour and milk in alternating batches
6. Spoon the mixture into the pudding basin and smooth the surface
7. Layer a sheet of baking paper and foil together on a work surface.
8. Fold a 3cm-wide pleat down the centre.
9. Cover the basin, paper-side down, with the layered paper and foil.
10. Secure with kitchen string.
11. Roll the edges of the paper and foil up so they will not come into contact with the water while cooking.
12. Place an upturned saucer in the base of a large saucepan.
13. Place the basin on top then pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up the sides of the basin.
14. Place over medium-low heat and cook, covered, for 2 hours or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean.
15. Remove from heat and remove the basin from the saucepan. Set aside for 5 minutes before turning onto a plate.