**Australian Hasty Pudding: A Journey Through Time and Taste**
Hasty pudding, a versatile dish with a rich history, has been enjoyed in Australia for generations. Its origins can be traced back to 19th-century England, where it was known as "hasty" due to its quick and easy preparation. Over time, the dish found its way to Australia, where it underwent a transformation, incorporating local ingredients and cooking techniques. Today, Australian hasty pudding stands as a testament to the country's culinary heritage, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
This article presents a collection of three unique hasty pudding recipes that showcase the diversity of this classic dish. The first recipe, "Traditional Hasty Pudding," takes you back to the roots of this culinary delight, using simple ingredients like flour, milk, and butter to create a comforting and nostalgic pudding. The second recipe, "Savory Hasty Pudding," adds a twist to the traditional version by incorporating vegetables, cheese, and herbs, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal. Finally, the "Sweet Hasty Pudding" recipe tantalizes your taste buds with a delectable combination of fruits, spices, and a hint of sweetness, making it the perfect dessert or afternoon snack.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these Australian hasty pudding recipes offer something for everyone. Embark on a culinary journey through time and taste as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of this timeless dish.
HASTY PUDDING -A VERY OLD CORNMEAL RECIPE
I like to prepare this very easy comfort food when: 1. It is cold out. 2. For a quick breakfast. 3. When I need just a snack. 4. When I am sad. 5. When I can't sleep. 6. When it is raining. 7. When I have hunger pains. 8. When it is snowing out. 9. When it is hot out. 10.For SANTA 11.When I have nothing else to do. 12.And...
Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus
Categories Other Snacks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Put the cornmeal in a bowl and add 1cup of cold water.. In a heavy saucepan bring 3 cups of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Carefully stir in the cornmeal mixture, making sure it does not lump. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally,for 12 to 15 minutes. Serve pudding with a pat of butter ( Oh! go ahead LOTS,of butter) and the sweetener of your choice, or cream.
- 2. Picture is my lunch 10/31/11 lots of butter, maple syrup in the middle.. I eat around the outer edge first, while dipping the spoon with pudding into the syrup. My, my, that,s GOOOOD!
HASTY PUDDING
Hasty pudding is a pudding or porridge grain cooked in milk or water; it's closest American cousin is the famous grits of the South. The North American version, also known as corn mush or Indian mush, in its simplest form is corn meal cooked slowly in water until it thickens. It may be eaten hot, or left to cool and solidify. Slices of the cold pudding may then be fried. Hasty pudding was once a popular American food because of its low cost, long shelf life, and versatility, and was eaten with both sweet and savory accompaniments, such as maple syrup, molasses, or salted meat. Hasty pudding, itself, is memorialized in a verse of the early American song Yankee Doodle: Fath'r and I went down to camp Along with Captain Goodin', And there we saw the men and boys As thick as hasty puddin' The directions in this recipe call for long slow cooking (thus making the name a misnomer), but these days the slow-cooker might be a good alternative way to go. From the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make a paste of the corn meal and cold water, stirring until there are no lumps and pour gradually into the boiling water.
- Stir until very thick.
- Place in a double boiler, cover and cook from 2 to 3 hours, stirring frequently.
- Serve hot with sugar and milk, with plenty of butter and salt as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 590.9, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.6
HASTY PUDDING
This is a quick, yummy recipe that makes it's own hard sauce. Serve it with real cream. It's an old German recipe my family has made for many holidays.
Provided by O0SHAUNA0O
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, boiling water, vanilla, and butter. Pour into prepared baking dish.
- In a clean bowl, mix together white sugar, flour, milk, baking powder, nuts, and raisins. Drop by spoonfuls on top of the mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
HASTY PUDDING WITH WHIPPED CREAM
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F; position a rack in the center of the oven. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk the cornmeal, flour, cinnamon and salt to combine. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the half-and-half, maple syrup, molasses and brown sugar. Heat until just starting to boil, then lower to a simmer and slowly add the cornmeal mixture, a little at a time, whisking constantly. Simmer, whisking, for about 5 minutes. Whisk in the butter and the orange zest and juice.
- Transfer the pudding to the prepared baking dish and bake until set, 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Serve topped with whipped cream, spread evenly over the pudding.
- With an electric mixer, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the confectioners' sugar and continue whipping until the cream holds stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Yield: 3 cups
HASTY CHOCOLATE PUDDING
This pudding whips up in no time in your microwave... great for when you're craving a quick chocolate fix! Stir in some chopped bananas before chilling for a nutrition boost.
Provided by Debra
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes Chocolate Pudding Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk in milk a little at a time so the mixture does not have any dry lumps.
- Place in the microwave, and cook for 3 minutes on high. Stir, then cook at 1 minute intervals, stirring between cooking times for 2 to 4 minutes, or until shiny and thick. Stir in vanilla.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 31.1 g
HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE PUDDING
A reader from North Devon shares a recipe that's been a family favourite for over 40 years
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Butter the inside of a 1.2 litre pudding bowl and line the base with a disc of buttered greaseproof paper.
- Melt the butter, syrup and sugar in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk and egg. Add the cocoa to the flour, then tip this mixture into the pan with the cinnamon and soda.
- Pour the mixture into the pudding bowl, cover tightly with foil and steam for 11⁄4 hours. Just before the end, heat the sauce ingredients until melted, stirring all the time.
- Turn the pudding out (run a knife around the inside of the bowl if necessary) and discard the paper disc. Pour the sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2.5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
AUSTRALIAN HASTY PUDDING
Taken from the Epicure section of The Age newspaper, which in turn was taken from a grandmothers recipe book, this is an absolutely fast and delicious dessert best served with cream or ice-cream. You can substitute the golden syrup for some other sugar syrup like honey or maple but it will be a LOT sweeter.
Provided by ShakenCake
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Melt butter, add sugar and egg. Beat briskly then add flour, and then milk. Beat to batter consistency.
- Pour golden syrup into a buttered/greased small pie dish (my Granny used an old enamel baking dish that holds about two cups of liquid - it's important the dish is not too shallow and the batter not spread too thinly) and allow to settle, then pour batter on top of golden syrup.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes. It should have a crisp, golden crust (almost biscuit-like) and a soggy bottom. Spoon straight from pie dish into bowls and serve with ice-cream or cream and a little extra golden syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.6, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 62.6, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 5.3
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the pudding will taste. If possible, use organic ingredients to ensure the best quality.
- Don't overcook the pudding: Overcooked pudding will be tough and rubbery. Cook it just until it is set in the center.
- Let the pudding cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pudding to firm up.
- Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, and caramel sauce.
Conclusion:
Australian hasty pudding is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it sweet or savory, there is a hasty pudding recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give hasty pudding a try. You won't be disappointed!
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