​Icky Sticky pudding plus ....

We have just spent time catching up with family in Perth and as is the customer we all got together and ate! Way too much of course but there were a few thibgs not to be missed Natalie's Icky Sticky Puddings and gluten free Sultana loaf. Thanks Nat!

The Puddings
* 340 gm date
* 2 tsp bicarb
* 500 ml water
Bring to the boil then cool

* 340 gm brown sugar
* 120 hm butter
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 4 eggs
* 340 g SR flour

Combine the ingredients above then add the cooled date mixture.
Bake at 150 degrees for 1 hour or for muffin size puds, bake for 25-30 mins.

Mandatory sauce to serve
* 400 gm brown sugar
* 200 ml cream
* 250 ml butter
Heat together till thick.

For gluten and lactose free version use gluten-free flour and substitute cream with coconut cream. Serve with whipped coconut cream (drain the liquid off a can of coconut cream and whip the solids). This version tastes just as yummy.

Sultana Loaf - easy peasy
Another gluten-free sweetie from Nat.

1. Soak 375 gm sultanas overnight in 400 ml apricot nectar
2. Add to 2 cups SR gluten-free to the fruit-nectar and mix.
3. Bake at 200 degree for 30-35 mins.

Spread with butter or serve as is.