A moist, comforting sponge pudding steamed or baked to perfection, drenched in warm pouring syrup or rich toffee sauce.
Add the macaroni to a large pan of salted boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the cooked macaroni with cold water.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Whisk together the milk, sugar and vanilla extract in a large jug or bowl.
Spread the macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of a baking dish.
Pour the milk mixture on top to cover the macaroni.
Bake for 1 hour, until a golden skin has formed on top.
Serve warm with jam, fresh fruit, cream or your favourite toppings.