Description
Golden syrup dumplings are a warm, comforting British dessert featuring fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich, sweet golden syrup sauce. Easy to make with simple pantry staples, this nostalgic treat delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and softness, ideal for chilly nights or crowd-pleasing family dinners.
Ingredients
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Dumpling Dough
- 125g self-raising flour
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
- 75ml milk
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Syrup Base
- 150ml golden syrup
- 100g brown sugar
- 200ml water
Instructions
- Prepare the Syrup Base: Combine golden syrup, brown sugar, and water in a deep pan. Heat gently over medium-low heat until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a thick, sweet syrup that will cook your dumplings beautifully.
- Make the Dumpling Dough: In a mixing bowl, mix self-raising flour with softened butter and milk until a soft dough forms. Add vanilla extract if using. Avoid over-kneading to keep the dumplings light and fluffy.
- Shape the Dumplings: Pinch off small portions of the dough and roll each into balls about the size of a walnut. These will expand nicely during cooking.
- Cook the Dumplings in Syrup: Gently drop the shaped dumplings into the simmering syrup. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and let them steam for approximately 20 minutes, or until the dumplings puff up and soak in the golden syrup flavor.
- Serve Warm: Once cooked, serve your golden syrup dumplings hot with a drizzle of extra syrup. Optionally add a dollop of cream or custard to enhance richness.
Notes
- Soft Dough Matters: Ensure the dough is soft but not sticky for light, airy dumplings.
- Keep the Lid On: Cover the pot during cooking to trap steam which helps dumplings rise perfectly.
- Gentle Simmer: Avoid boiling vigorously as it may break apart the dumplings.
- Use Quality Golden Syrup: Good quality syrup really enhances the flavor and color of the dish.
- Serve Immediately: Dumplings are best enjoyed fresh and warm for the best texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: golden syrup dumplings, British dessert, steamed dumplings, sweet dumplings, traditional dessert, comfort food, easy dessert
