Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 100g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup milk
Pistachio Mixture
- 3/4 cup chopped pistachios
Sticky Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or golden syrup
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Measure out all your ingredients, finely chop the pistachios, and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure a smooth baking process.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour and baking powder in a bowl to aerate and prepare them for the sponge.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, which is key to the pudding’s tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Milk: Beat the eggs in one at a time, then gradually add the milk, mixing gently to combine while preserving the airiness.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients and Pistachios: Carefully fold the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then gently stir in the chopped pistachios for even distribution without overmixing.
- Prepare the Sticky Sauce: Melt the brown sugar or golden syrup with butter in a small saucepan over low heat until syrupy and caramel-like.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the sticky sauce into the bottom of a baking dish, then pour the sponge batter on top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden and cooked through, with the sauce bubbling underneath.
- Serve Warm: Allow the pudding to cool slightly, then invert onto a plate so the sticky sauce is on top. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth blending and better air incorporation.
- Gently fold the batter to keep the sponge light and fluffy without overmixing.
- Chop pistachios finely to evenly distribute flavor and avoid large nutty chunks weighing down the sponge.
- Golden syrup creates a more luscious sticky glaze compared to just sugar syrup.
- Check doneness 5 minutes before the suggested baking time as oven temperatures vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free flour blend)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/6 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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