This section is from the book "The Art Of Living In Australia", by Philip E. Muskett. Also available from Amazon: The Art of Living in Australia.
1 | pint Milk..... | 2d. |
2 | oz. Flour ..... | |
1 | oz. Sugar..... | 1d. |
2 | Eggs...... | 2d. |
1 | spoonful Jam .... | 1d. |
Total Cost - 6d. Time - One Hour.
Put the milk into a saucepan, mix the flour with a little cold milk; and when the milk in the saucepan is nearly boiling, stir it in, and let it boil up. Pour into a basin and beat in the yolks of the eggs and the sugar; turn into a pie-dish and bake till firm. Spread a spoonful of jam on the top; whip the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth and spread them over, sprinkle with sugar, and put back in the oven to set. Serve cold.
 
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