Australian Table
Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Liberally grease a 2-litre (8 cup) ovenproof 20cm flan dish with butter.
2.Heat brandy and half sugar in a small saucepan on medium, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
3.Add prunes; cook 5 minutes. Cool, then drain, reserving liquid.
4.Sift flour into a large bowl with salt; stir in remaining sugar and rind. Make a well in centre.
5.Combine milk, eggs and reserved prune liquid in a separate bowl; mix into flour until smooth.
6.Pour batter into prepared dish; scatter in prunes. Bake 30-35 minutes, until puffed and golden.
7.Dust with icing sugar and serve immediately.
A food processor can also be used to prepare batter.
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