Sticky Toffee Puddings

• 150 g pitted dates
• 1 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 180 g water
• butter, for greasing

Sticky Toffee Sauce

• 60 g unsalted butter, cut in pieces
• 60 g soft brown sugar
• 75 g golden syrup
• 40 g milk
• ¼ tsp natural vanilla extract

Sticky Toffee Puddings

• 40 g unsalted butter, cut in pieces
• 110 g dark brown sugar
• 150 g plain flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• 700 g water