Comfort food in its most straightforward form

Sticky toffee pudding is one of those desserts that people return to without much hesitation. It arrives warm, usually with custard or cream, and does exactly what it is meant to do.

There is no decoration to distract from it, no complicated technique on display. Just a dark sponge, a generous pour of sauce and the quiet understanding that this is comfort food in its most straightforward form.

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