- Baker: Sophie Carey
- Makes: 8 - 10 individual puddings
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Bake time: 15 minutes
- Flours used: Matthews Cotswold Organic Self-Raising Flour, or Conventional Self Raising Flour
Method
- Cover the chopped dates with the hot water (or tea) and leave for 20 minutes at least
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease 10 individual pudding moulds with butter and flour (or spray release agent which works even better!)
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine all the rest of the ingredients except the milk until smooth. Add in the dates and any liquid left from soaking them and mix again slowly until combined
- Drizzle in a little of the milk at a time while mixing until a loose cake batter texture has been achieved
- Use an ice cream scoop to deposit the pudding mixture into the prepared tins, until 2/3rds full. Bake on a baking tray for 14-16 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean
- Turn out of the pudding moulds as soon as they’re done baking and serve with toffee sauce as well as your choice of custard, cream, or ice cream!
We hope you enjoy this bake - be sure to tag us on our socials if you try it yourself. Happy St George's Day (2024) from Sophie and the team at Matthews Cotswold Flour!
