Lemon Sponge Pudding (serves 4)

Ingredients:

4 individual pudding moulds small enough to fit inside the Bamboo Steamer

For the sponge:

1. 3 ¼ oz unsalted butter, softened

2. 3 ¼ oz caster sugar

3. 2 large eggs

4. 2 lemons, juice and grated zest

5. 4 oz self-raising flour

6. ½ teaspoon baking powder

7. 2 teaspoons milk

For the syrup:

1. 8 Tablespoons golden syrup

2. Zest of ½ lemon

3. Lemon juice to taste

Method:

1. Grease and dust the pudding moulds and set aside

2. Whisk the butter and sugar together, in a large bowl, until pale and smooth

3. Beat the eggs together with a fork, in a small bowl

4. Gradually add the eggs to the butter/sugar mix, whisking continuously

5. Add the lemon zest, then sift in the flour and baking powder

6. Fold in and combine gently, with a large metal spoon

7. Gently stir in 2 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice and the milk

8. Divide this batter evenly between the 4 moulds

9. Place a piece of baking paper (cut to size) on top of each mould, then place a larger piece of foil paper on top and fasten with a rubber band to the mould

10. Place all 4 moulds on the top tier of the ‘Happy Home’ steamer

11. Steam for 25 minutes

12. Meanwhile, make the syrup by combining the golden syrup, lemon zest and juice in a saucepan and place over low heat to warm through

13. Remove moulds from the steamer, let it stand for 5 minutes, and turn out onto individual bowls

14. Pour over the warmed syrup

15. Serve with custard