Sponge Pudding.
1 egg.
1 gill of sugar.
1 generous gill of flour.
3 tablespoonfuls of water.
1 heaped teaspoonful of baking powder.
1/4 teaspoonful of salt.
1 tablespoonful of lemon juice.
Beat the egg till light; add the sugar, and beat for five minutes; then add the water, salt, and flavor, and finally the flour, with which the baking powder should be mixed. Turn into a well buttered pudding dish and bake in a moderate oven for about twenty-five minutes.
Serve with a hot liquid sauce.
The lemon juice may be omitted.