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Date and Walnut Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup chopped dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts

Special equipment needed:
- 9-inch square baking dish
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped dates and baking soda.
3. Pour the boiling water over the dates and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
4. In another mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat until just combined.
8. Fold in the date mixture and chopped walnuts.
9. Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the pudding cool for 10 minutes before serving.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 35-40 minutes
5. Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
8 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 420
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 300mg
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 38g
Protein: 5g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use pecans instead of walnuts.
- You can use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.

Variations:
- You can add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the batter for a spiced flavor.
- You can serve the pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to chop the dates and walnuts finely for a better texture.
- Don't overmix the batter, or the pudding will be tough.
- Let the pudding cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent burning your mouth.

Storage instructions:
- You can store the pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- To reheat the pudding, place it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or until warm.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the pudding in individual ramekins for a more elegant presentation.
- Dust the top of the pudding with powdered sugar before serving.

Garnishes:
- You can top the pudding with a drizzle of caramel sauce or chocolate sauce.

Pairings:
- Serve the pudding with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- You can serve the pudding with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pudding is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk to the batter.
- If the pudding is too wet, add a tablespoon of flour to the batter.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients and wash your hands before preparing the recipe.

Food history:
- Sticky toffee pudding is a traditional British dessert that dates back to the 19th century.

Flavor profiles:
- The pudding has a rich, sweet flavor from the dates and caramel sauce.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the pudding warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Region: British

Taste: Sweet, Nutty, Sticky, Caramelized, Rich