kitchen therapy

secrets to share

• Setting up a steamer

There’s no need for specialist equipment – just put an upturned plate in a large stock pot to act as a trivet. Before you start, make sure the pudding basin fits into the pan with about 5cm to spare when covered with the lid, then top up the water during cooking as needed.

• Tied up with string

Making a pleat in the baking paper and foil creates room for the sponge to rise as it cooks, so