When we were kids my grandmother used to make a custard like this with macaroni as a quick desert.
Bay Honey Custard Sauce
2 c. whole milk or half and half
4 tbsp. Cornstarch
½ c. honey
2 eggs
3 – 4 bay leaves
1 small cinnamon stick
Combine milk honey cornstarch and eggs. Blend until mixed.
Pour into a heavy sauce pan and add bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove spices and serve warm.
Orange Bread
2 c. flour
4 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 c. Sugar
3/4 c. Nuts
1 c. Raisins
1 tbsp. Orange rind
1 egg
1 c. Milk or orange juice
2 tbsp. Melted butter or oil
Bake at 350 F. for 50 to 60 mins.
Topping
1/4 c. Orange juice
3/4 c. Sugar
Pour over cake while still warm.
Dora Miner is a local cook and baker who writes a column for The Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer.