Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup flour, self raising
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup raisins (sultana)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cream together the butter and the sugar until creamy; gradually add the eggs one at a time while beating.
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Step 2: In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt, whisk to combine. Carefully add the flour mixture in small amounts.
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Step 3: Beat in the water followed by the milk to get a smooth creamy consistency adjusting the liquid quantities as needed.
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Step 4: Stir in the sultana raisins.
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Step 5: Transfer the mixture into a greased pudding bowl, approximately 2 pint capacity; cover with a double layer of waxed paper tied with string around the outside of the bowl and place in a large Dutch oven or similar pot with enought water to reach half way up the exterior of the bowl.
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Step 6: Simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
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Step 7: Turn out onto a platter, and serve warm with a vanilla or lemon sauce on the side.
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Step 8: Left overs can be lightly fried or toasted and served with butter and jam or left over sauce.
Tips & Variations
- 2 pint pudding bowl
- Waxed paper
- String
- Dutch oven or large pot
- An electric mixer can be used
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