Make the syrup; add the golden syrup, brown sugar, butter and water into a large saucepan and bring to the boil until combined and smooth. Make the dumpling batter; using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour and salt until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix the milk, egg and remaining golden syrup in a jug until mostly combined.
Maggie Beer's Golden Syrup Dumplings is her mother's family recipe and are such a simple dessert that can be made with simple staples from the pantry. 1 Sift the self-raising flour into a bowl and add a pinch of salt. 2 Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs, add the whisked egg and stir to combine.
Recipe Directions Syrup Place the water, sugar, golden syrup and butter in the Dutch oven then slowing bring to a simmer while you make the dumplings. Dumplings Rub the butter into the flour. Stir in the egg and enough milk to create a stiff dough. Roll the dough into portion size of your choice, about picture shows seven.
In a slow cooker, mix the golden syrup, butter, brown sugar, and boiling water. Add the dumplings one by one. Cook on high for 60-90 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked. Serve & Enjoy. You can prepare the dumplings mixture the day before you want to make the dessert. Just make sure you store the mix in the fridge until you need it.