Christmas Pudding Fritters

150 g (5 0z) plain flour
25 g (1 oz) sugar
50 g (2 0z) butter
3 eggs
300 ml water
Pinch salt
Approx. 8 oz christmas pudding
Oil for frying

Put butter, sugar, salt & water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add flour and beat over a low heat until mixture is thick and comes away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and add eggs, beat well. Fold in crumbled christmas pudding, being careful not to overmix. Drop from a teaspoon into hot oil, cook for approx. 2-3 minutes until puffy and golden. Dust with icing sugar and serve with ice cream.

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