School Syrup Sponge CLASSIC BRITISH Dessert

Syrup sponge pudding is a classic British dessert, often remembered fondly as a staple of school dinners. It's a simple, comforting dish made with very basic ingredients. The pudding itself is a sponge cake, traditionally steamed, though it can also be baked. The key feature of this dessert is the golden syrup, a type of light treacle and a byproduct of refining sugar cane or beet into sugar. This sweet syrup has a unique flavor, making it a popular ingredient in British desserts.

The sponge is typically made with flour, sugar, eggs, and butter and sometimes flavored with a bit of lemon zest. The golden syrup is poured into the bottom of the baking dish, and the sponge batter is spooned on top. During cooking, the sponge rises, and the syrup infuses it from the bottom up, creating a moist, sweet, and slightly sticky texture.

Syrup sponge pudding is often served with custard, another quintessential element of British school dinners. This warm, sweet sponge combination with the cool, creamy custard is a classic comfort food, evoking nostalgia for many who grew up eating it in the UK.

The dish's popularity in schools was likely due to its simple ingredients, ease of preparation in large quantities, and its ability to provide a filling and energy-rich conclusion to a meal. Despite its simplicity, syrup sponge pudding is a delicious example of traditional British home cooking.


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Ingredient

100g All purpose flour
100g sugar
100g melted butter
2 tsp baking powder
2 medium egg
2 tbsp milk
200g Golden syrup
1/2 tsp salt - optional

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Basic Custard Recipe Using Packet Custard Powder

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of custard powder
2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to taste)
500 ml (2 cups) of milk
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
Chuck it all in a pan, heat it up, and stir it until thickened.



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