Step 1

Butter a 1.2-litre pudding basin.

Step 2

Combine breadcrumbs, flour and sugar in a large bowl. Add jam, vanilla, eggs and butter, then stir to combine.

Step 3

Dissolve soda in 1 tablespoon warm water, stir into mixture, then pour into basin. Make a pleat in centre of a sheet of baking paper (to allow for expansion) and use to cover pudding. Secure with string, then cover with foil. Place in a saucepan, add water to come halfway up sides of the basin, then bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low and steam for 2 hours. Remove and set aside for 5 minutes. Turn out and serve with cream.