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Hairy Bikers Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Hairy Bikers Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Dreaming of warm, gooey dessert? This Hairy Bikers Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe is pure bliss. Dates and sponge and toffee sauce—comfort heaven. Perfect rainy day treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 8
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pitted dates chopped
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prep the Dates

  • Chop dates small. Put in bowl. Pour boiling water and baking soda over. Soak 15 minutes. Dates soften completely. Baking soda helps rise.

Preheat and Grease

  • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease baking dish well. Butter works best. No sticking worries. Ready for batter now.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • Sift flour, baking powder, salt in bowl. Set aside. Dry mix ensures even rise. No lumps later. Perfect sponge base.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy. 2-3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Beat well. Vanilla next. Creamy base forms.

Combine Wet and Dry

  • Mash softened dates with soaking water. Add to butter mixture. Blend smooth. Fold in flour mix gently. Don't overmix. Batter ready!

Bake the Pudding

  • Pour batter in dish. Smooth top. Bake 35-40 minutes. Toothpick comes clean. Edges pull from sides. Golden brown beauty.

Make Toffee Sauce

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream. Boil 3 minutes. Stir constantly. Vanilla last. Thickens beautifully. Sauce perfection!

Serve Warm Glory

  • Poke hot pudding all over. Pour hot sauce slowly. Sinks in deliciously. Serve with ice cream. Pure sticky heaven awaits.

Notes

  • Boiling water essential. Softens dates perfectly.
  • Room temp eggs prevent curdling.
  • Variation: Add pecans to batter. Nutty crunch.
  • Use dark brown sugar. Deeper toffee taste.
  • Double sauce recipe. Never enough!
  • Gluten-free flour works great. 1:1 swap.
  • Vegan: Dates same, flax eggs, plant cream.
  • Make individual in ramekins. 25 mins bake.
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