Golden syrup dumplings
Golden syrup dumplings are a warm, sweet, and soft British dessert featuring fluffy dumplings steamed in a fragrant golden syrup. This comforting treat combines light, pillowy dough soaked in rich caramel-flavored syrup, perfect for cozying up on chilly days or satisfying a nostalgic sweet tooth.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Can be made gluten-free and vegan with substitutions
Dumpling Dough
- 225g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 50g cold butter
- 150ml milk (or plant-based alternative for vegan)
Syrup Base
- 200ml golden syrup (or maple syrup as a substitute)
- 100g brown sugar
- 150ml water
- Prepare the syrup base: Combine golden syrup, brown sugar, and water in a deep saucepan or casserole dish. Warm gently over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, creating a sticky, sweet syrup base.
- Make the dumpling dough: In a mixing bowl, sift together self-raising flour and baking powder. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Gradually add the milk, stirring until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Shape the dumplings: Flour your hands and divide the dough into small balls about the size of golf balls. Ensure all dumplings are similar in size for even cooking.
- Cook the dumplings: Gently place each dumpling onto the simmering syrup in the pan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and steam gently over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dumplings have puffed up and are cooked through.
- Serve piping hot: Carefully scoop the golden syrup dumplings along with plenty of syrup into warm bowls. Enjoy fresh for maximum softness and flavor.
Notes
- Keep the dough soft by avoiding overworking it to maintain tender dumplings instead of tough ones.
- Simmer gently on low heat to prevent burning the syrup and to allow even cooking.
- Cover the pan tightly to trap steam, ensuring light, fluffy dumplings.
- Make dumplings uniform in size for consistent cooking times.
- Use high-quality golden syrup for the best authentic flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 dumplings with syrup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: golden syrup dumplings, British dessert, steamed dumplings, comfort food, sweet dumplings, nostalgic dessert