Preparation:
Grease the bowl, and foil. Get your steamer prepared and start it heating. Put 3 Tb golden syrup in bottom of bowl.
In a large bowl, sift flour and baking powder into it. Add butter, eggs, sugar and black treacle. Beat for 2 minutes with a hand mixer. Spoon mixture into greased bowl and level with the back of your spoon. Place greased foil over bowl and make a pleat in the middle, smooth foil down sides of bowl. Tie with string around rim. Place in steamer over boiling water and steam for 2 hours.
To serve loosen pudding with a knife and invert onto a warm plate. Pour Extra 3 tb golden syrup over top and serve with custard or creme' fraich |