Holiday Zest Delight Bundt: Orange Steamed Pudding

There's something enchanting about the aroma of citrus that can turn an ordinary day into a celebration. Elevate your culinary experience with the magic of oranges by indulging in the art of creating a delectable Orange Steamed Pudding. This classic dessert promises a blend of flavors, blending the vibrant sweetness of oranges with the rich, moist texture of a perfectly steamed pudding.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Cook time: Varies

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 stick unsalted butter, soft

• 1 cup sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsps double-acting baking powder

• ½ cup fresh orange jiuce

• 1 ½ tbls grated orange rind

• 1 ½ tbls grated lemon rind

Instructions

• Butter 1 qt mold well

• In large bowl, cream butter, add sugar a little at a time, beating,

• Beat mixture til fluffy.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well.

• Into a bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder and add mixture to the butter mixture, alternately with orange juice.  Stir in orange and lemon rind.

• Set rack in bottom of large kettle.  Add water to reach 3” up side of mold.  Bring water to boil and keep at brisk boil, covered.  Spoon batter into mold and color with lid.  Place in pan and cover.  Steam for 2 hours, checking that water is boiling only briskly.  Add more water if necessary.  Set on rack to cool for 15 minutes, unmold onto plate.

  HARD SAUCE

• Cream 3 tbls unsalted, soft butter

• Add 1 cup confectioners sugar

• 1 tbps tasty orchard orange

• Beat til fluffy

Serve and enjoy!