Golden Syrup Dumplings

Instructions

1. 1

   For the dumplings, sift the flour into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

2. 2

   Add the milk and mix with a knife to form a soft dough.

3. 3

   For the syrup, combine the brown sugar, golden syrup, water and butter in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Roll tablespoons of the dumpling dough into balls and gently drop into the simmering syrup.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, without lifting the lid.

6. 6

   Serve the dumplings with the syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.