Farine Pudding

Ingredients:

4 oz farine

2 eggs, separated

10 oz sugar

1 pt milk

2 bay leaves

jam for spreading

Instructions:

Beat egg yolks with half the sugar.

Heat milk with the bay leaves. Pour on to beaten egg.

Spread some jam on the bottom of a greased ovenproof dish. Pile the soaked farine on top of the jam.

Strain milk mixture over farine. Allow to soak for a while. Bake in a moderate oven, 350ºF, for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Fold in the remaining 5 oz sugar. Spoon over the pudding.

Return to oven for about 7-8 minutes to brown top.

Serve hot.

Serves 6