Warm Chocolate Puddings

 examines the relationship between food, technology and society FT5-12

 demonstrate appropriate selection of equipment and techniques used in food
preparation
 examine influences on food selection, for example:
- physiological
- psychological
- social
- economic

This food may not be an everyday dessert, but it is just the thing for a cold winter’s night! With major developments in
food technology, our food choices are varied.

Ingredients (Serves 3) Utensils (make a list)

1 C plain flour
2 T cocoa powder
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2 t baking powder
4 T caster sugar ______________________________________________
2 eggs
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80g butter, melted
1 c milk ______________________________________________
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For the Sauce;
4 T brown sugar ______________________________________________
2 T cocoa powder
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1 C boiling water
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3 scoops vanilla ice-cream
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Method:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
2. Place the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, caster sugar, egg, butter and milk into a bowl and whisk
until a smooth batter forms.
3. Divide the mixture into 3 ramekin dishes. Place the dishes on an oven tray.
4. To make the sauce; combine the brown sugar and cocoa powder and sprinkle over each pudding. Pour the
boiling water over the puddings and transfer to the oven.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Serve whilst hot with a scoop of ice-cream.

Questions & Homework

1. At what social occasions could this dish be served?
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2. What technology is required to produce this recipe?

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3. Is this a low-cost dish? Justify your answer.

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4. Find out the origin and definition of the following words:

a) pudding –
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b) ramekin –
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5. Write down TWO examples of cooking terms that follow each of the spelling rules at the top of the page.
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