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I've been messing around in the kitchen experimenting with 'sponge' puddings.

I offer you this...



Very tasty it was too! Custard was bought in, but the sponge recipe is here...


65 g caster sugar
65 g butter melted (plus extra for greasing)
1 egg
75 g self-raising flour sifted
1-2 tbsp milk
1 large blob of jam


Butter a microwave-safe bowl which has a 550-600ml capacity.

If you're going to add jam, etc., spoon it into the bottom of the bowl.

Beat together the sugar and melted butter.

Add the egg and half of the sifted flour. Beat again to combine.

Add the rest of the flour and beat again.

Beat in enough of the milk so that the mixture has a soft, dropping consistency.

Spoon the mixture into the bowl and cover the bowl with cling film.

Prick the cling film a few times with a fork then put the bowl in the microwave. Cook on full power for 3 minutes.

Pudding should be set, risen, springy on top and pulling away from the sides of the bowl. If not, cook for a few seconds more then check again. Repeat until done (tip: don't overcook or sponge could collapse).

Leave the pudding to rest for 2-3 minutes before turning out onto a dish or plate and serving with the custard poured over.

Is the word 'lying' superfluous? 

I always thought this group was ahead of its time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ7mRq0L5nY

I can't say I was ever a fan of Dr Hook, except for the end of the evening smooches I had as a youngster. My late partner was a big fan though and listening to a few CDs this afternoon I remembered this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iYpboTjtoQ

After Diana died, I think it was ITV played this tune incessantly. Kind of spoiled it for me.

Mayonaise 'Biscuits' - More like bread rolls really

Incredibly simple, but very tasty. You don't taste the mayo, but it gives the biscuits a light and fluffy texture. For rolled and cut biscuits, use just enough milk to hold it together.

2 cups self-rising flour (300g)
1 cup milk (I used water and not too much or it gets very runny)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 200^OC
In a large bowl, stir together flour, milk, and mayonnaise until just blended. Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. (I used a mash potato scoop)
Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. (Mine took 17 minutes)

Absolutely melt in the mouth. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IKj09E2jB4

I remember singing this with my mum when I was a nipper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZf41UudAbI