Preparation and Usage
Delicious Bird's Custard in a few easy steps! All You Need - Saucepan - Large jug - Large bowl (2L) - 1 Pint of milk - 2 Tbsp of sugar You Make It Special Use skimmed, semi-skimmed, whole, coconut or almond milk to make your perfect custard. Vary the milk quantity for your desired consistency. Add more or less sugar to suit your taste. On the Hob 1 Mix 2 heaped tbsp (35g) of custard powder with 2 tbsp (35g) of sugar in a saucepan. 2 Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add a little of it (approx. 2 tbsp) to the pan and stir to form a smooth paste. 3 Stir in the remainder of the milk. 4 Heat, stirring continuously, until gently boiling. Microwave 800W, Cat E 1 mix 2 heaped tbsp (35g) of custard powder with 2 tbsp (35g) of sugar in a large bowl (at least 2L). 2 Measure 1 pint (568ml) of cold milk, add a little of it (approx. 2 tbsp) to the bowl and stir with a fork to form a smooth paste. 3 Stir in the remainder of the milk. 4 Heat on full power for 6 minutes, whisking/stirring half way through and again at the end.
Hob
1. Put 2 tablespoons (35g) of custard powder and 1-2 tablespoons (15g-35g) of sugar in a basin.2. Mix into a smooth paste with a little (approx. 2 tablespoons) milk taken from 1 pint (568ml).3. Heat the remaining milk to nearly boiling and pour onto the custard mix, stirring well.4. Return to the saucepan and bring to the boil over a gentle heat, stirring continuously.
Cooking instructions
General
How to make delicious Bird's Custard: To make 1 pint (568ml)NB. All cooking appliances vary. These are guidelines only. Cooking time will differ for a lower or higher wattage microwave oven.
Microwave
1. Put 2 tablespoons (35g) of custard powder and 1-2 tablespoons (15g-35g) of sugar in a basin.2. Mix into a smooth paste with a little (approx. 2 tablespoons) milk taken from 1 pint (568ml).3. Add the remaining milk and cook on full power for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking period.4. Leave to stand for 1 minute before serving.
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