The United Kingdom is known for it’s unique foods and tea time! Preparing meals from scratch for children is very common. The UK is a melting pot of ethnicities. This is due largely to the fact that it had colonies in different parts of the world. As a result, the varieties of foods are influenced by the various cultures!
Hasty Pudding
2 ounces butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 pint milk
1 sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg or ground cinnamon
1 ounce light soft brown sugar
1. Add one ounce of butter, the flour, and milk in a saucepan.
2. Heat, whisking continuously until sauce thickens, boils, and is smooth.
3. Simmer for one-two minutes, stir in the egg, then pour into a flameproof serving dish.
4. Dot with the remaining butter and sprinkle generously with nutmeg or cinnamon and the sugar.
5. Brown under a hot grill.
6. Serve hot on its own or with fruit, such as apples or pears.
How about Sticky Toffee Pudding or a muffin topped winter beef stew? Try making a classic – scones with clotted cream & jam!
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