Sticky Toffee Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 180C/350F/gas 4.
2. 2
   Grease a 1.2 litre/2 pint pudding basin.
3. 3
   Heat 50 g butter, 50 g sugar and syrup in a pan over a low heat until smooth.
4. 4
   Pour half the sauce into the basin.
5. 5
   Reserve remaining sauce.
6. 6
   Melt rest of butter and sugar in a heavy-based pan.
7. 7
   Remove from heatl.
8. 8
   Cool for 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Mix in eggs.
10. 10
    Sift flour and salt into a large bowl.
11. 11
    Make a well in the centre.
12. 12
    Pour in melted mixture and stir until combined.
13. 13
    Spoon into basin.
14. 14
    Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until springy to touch.
15. 15
    Run a knife around edge.
16. 16
    Carefully turn out onto a large plate.
17. 17
    Reheat reserved sauce, pour over the pudding and serve.
18. 18
    Note: to ensure a smooth sauce, use a heavy saucepan.