Basic Sponge Mixture

Vegetarian and vegan recipes from the 8th Day

Basic Sponge Mixture

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Not a real sponge, but an easy to make, vegan sponge which we adopted years ago and have made ever since. It rises a treat and never gives any problems, despite not having any eggs in it. Non-vegans can substitute honey for the sugar or you can use concentrated apple juice, but it does tend to interfere with the rise - which is why we have stuck with sugar.

Ingredients - Serves 4 to 6

4oz (100g) white self raising flour
4oz (100g) wholemeal self raising flour
4oz (100g) margarine
4oz (100g) muscovado or soft brown sugar
2oz (50g) dried fruit - currants, raisins, sultanas
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 to 6fl oz (125-175ml) cold water or apple juice

Method

Mix together the dry ingredients, including the dried fruit, in a mixing bowl, until everything is evenly distributed.
Melt the margarine and add to the dry mix. Then add the water until a runny cake mixture consistency is reached.

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