Name: Classic golden syrup dumplings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Golden syrup sauce; 30 gram butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup (125ml) golden syrup; 1 1/2 cup water; Golden syrup dumplings; 1 1/4 cup (185g) self-raising flour; 30 gram butter, chopped; 1/3 cup (80ml) golden syrup; 1/3 cup (80ml) milk

Classic golden syrup dumplings

These scone-style dumplings are light, fluffy and perfect for soaking up the treacly, delicious golden syrup sauce.

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

30M

Total

40M

Ingredients

Golden syrup sauce

30 gram butter

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup (125ml) golden syrup

1 1/2 cup water

Golden syrup dumplings

1 1/4 cup (185g) self-raising flour

30 gram butter, chopped

1/3 cup (80ml) golden syrup

1/3 cup (80ml) milk

Method

Sauce

1.Make golden syrup sauce: In a pan, combine all ingredients. Stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar is dissolved; bring to boil, simmer, uncovered, 1 minute.

2.Sift flour into bowl, rub in butter. Stir in golden syrup and milk, stir until just combined.

3.Add level tablespoons of mixture to simmering sauce, cook, covered, about 25 minutes or until dumplings are puffed and golden.

Recipe best made just before serving.
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