Marmalade Steam Pudding

A classic pudding that should be brought back.

• 125 gm. butter
• 125 gm. sugar
• 1 orange, rind and juice
  
• 175 gm. flour,
  
• 1tbsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
  
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp orange marmalade

Grease a 1 Lt. pudding basin. Spread 2 tbsp of marmalade on the bottom of the basin.
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Beat the eggs lightly in a separate bowl.

Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy. Add the orange rind and juice. Now add the flour and eggs alternatively and beat until you have a smooth batter.

Pour the batter into the pudding dish; secure tightly with aluminium foil, making a pleat in the foil to make room to expand. Tie with a string across the top to make it easier to lift when cooked.

Steam for 90 minutes in a large pan or steamer, with water up to half up the bowl.

Remove from the steamer and turn onto a serving plate.
Serve with creme fraiche or vanilla ice cream.