Instructions
How to make delicious Bird's Custard: To make 1 pint (568 ml): On the Hob: 1. Put 2 tablespoons (35 g) of custard powder and 1-2 tablespoons (15 g-35 g) of sugar in a basin. 2. Mix into a smooth paste with a little (approx. 2 tablespoons) milk taken from 1 pint (568 ml). 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. In the microwave (750 w): 1. Follow steps 1 & 2 above. 2. Add the remaining milk and cook on full power for 6 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking period. 3. Leave to stand for 1 minute before serving. *NB. All cooking appliances vary. These are guidelines only. Cooking time will differ for a lower or higher wattage microwave oven. Handy hints: Bird's custard powder can be made up with skimmed, semi-skimmed or full cream milk. The thickness of the custard can be varied by using a little more or less milk as you prefer. Sugar can be adjusted to suit your taste. For perfect Bird's custard; Ensure you have a smooth paste; Add the hot milk to the custard paste: Stir continuously.
