Treacle and ginger sponges

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Grease each pudding mould generously with butter. Spoon a tablespoon of golden syrup into the base of each mould. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the syrup (this helps stops it sinking too far into the sponge).
2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until pale and creamy using an electric mixer. Add the lemon zest, then slowly whisk in the eggs. Using a large metal spoon, fold in the flour along with the ginger and a pinch of salt. Spoon evenly into the moulds.
3. Set a low wire rack inside a deep roasting tin. Put the moulds on the rack, then pour boiling water into the tin to come about a third of the way up the sides of the moulds. Transfer to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the sponge is risen and golden. Remove the puds from the tin and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Invert onto plates and serve with custard or cream.