Description
Golden syrup dumplings are a classic British dessert featuring soft, pillowy dumplings cooked gently in a rich, golden syrup sauce. This comforting treat balances warmth and sweetness with nostalgic flavors, perfect served warm with cream or custard for an indulgent experience. Quick, easy, and economical, these dumplings offer a deliciously soft texture and a luscious syrup glaze that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dumplings
- 150g self-raising flour
- 50g butter
- 100ml milk
Syrup
- 300ml water
- 120ml golden syrup
- 100g brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Syrup Base: Combine water, golden syrup, and brown sugar in a heavy-bottomed pan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves and the syrup becomes glossy and luscious.
- Make the Dumpling Dough: In a mixing bowl, rub the butter into the self-raising flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Gradually add milk, stirring gently to form a soft sticky dough, avoiding overmixing to keep dumplings tender.
- Shape the Dumplings: With floured hands, divide the dough into even balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Round them gently yet firmly to maintain their shape during cooking.
- Cook the Dumplings: Carefully drop dumplings into the simmering syrup mixture. Cover with a lid and steam gently for 12 to 15 minutes without lifting the lid to maintain steam and ensure light, fluffy dumplings.
- Serve Warm: Spoon the dumplings into bowls with plenty of syrup. Enjoy best when warm to appreciate their soft texture and sweet sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh self-raising flour and good-quality golden syrup for optimal flavor and texture.
- Mix dough just until combined to avoid dense dumplings.
- Simmer the syrup gently to cook dumplings evenly and prevent syrup evaporation.
- Make dumplings evenly sized to ensure uniform cooking.
- Keep the pan covered while cooking to trap steam for fluffy dumplings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg