Lemon Sponge Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Butter a shallow 9-inch round glass or ceramic baking dish; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, stir together the butter, granulated sugar, and salt.
4. 4
   Stir in the yolks.
5. 5
   Add the flour, milk, and lemon juice and zest; mix until incorporated.
6. 6
   In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry peaks form.
7. 7
   Gently fold the egg whites into the butter mixture.
8. 8
   Ladle the batter into the prepared dish.
9. 9
   Set the dish in a roasting pan; pour boiling water around the dish to come halfway up the sides.
10. 10
    Bake until just set and lightly golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove the ramekins from the roasting pan; let cool slightly.
12. 12
    Dust with confectioners sugar, and serve.