Mrs Gaines Special Custard Recipe
Ingredients
| Eggs | 5 , separated | |
| Whole eggs | 2 | |
| Milk | 1 Pint | |
| 7 T. sugar for egg whites | ||
| Vanilla | 2 Tablespoon | |
| 7 T. sugar for custard | ||
| Salt | 1/8 Tablespoon | |
Directions
Place 5 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs with 7 T.sugar in mixer; beat at high speed until well mixed.
Add milk, salt and vanilla; blend well.
Pour mixture into round pyrex dish; place in pan of hot water, and bake at 300° to 325° until top is lightly browned and custard does not cling to knife when blade is inserted.
OR
Beat 5 egg whites until stiff, add 7 T.sugar.
Hand beater allows more air to be folded in.
Completely cover top of custard and return to oven until lightly browned at 325°.
Add milk, salt and vanilla; blend well.
Pour mixture into round pyrex dish; place in pan of hot water, and bake at 300° to 325° until top is lightly browned and custard does not cling to knife when blade is inserted.
OR
Beat 5 egg whites until stiff, add 7 T.sugar.
Hand beater allows more air to be folded in.
Completely cover top of custard and return to oven until lightly browned at 325°.
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