Golden Syrup Dumplings

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/golden-syrup-dumplings-5/227e4b2b-0153-4e55-8458-35784847962a

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (155g) brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) golden syrup
• 2 cups water
• 100g butter
• 1 1/2 cups (225g) flour
• 3 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup (185ml) milk

Directions

• Combine 2 cups (500ml) water, brown sugar, 1/4 cup (60ml) golden syrup and 50g butter in a large saucepan. Stir over a low heat until melted.

• Meanwhile, use your fingertips to rub in 50g butter into flour and baking powder. Combine milk and 1 tablespoon golden syrup. Stir into the flour mixture until well combined.

• Bring the sauce to the boil then drop heaped dessert spoonfuls of the mixture into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Serve with ice cream.