Ipswich almond pudding(english)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5fluid ounceDouble cream
2ouncesFresh white breadcrumbs,
Finely grated
3ouncesSugar
6ouncesGround almonds
1teaspoonOrange flower water
Or rose water
3Eggs, beaten
1ounceButter

Directions

Set oven to 350/F or Mark 4. Warm the milk and cream together in a saucepan; put the breadcrumbs in a bowl, then add the milk/cream mixture and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Add the sugar, ground almonds and orange water or rose water and leave to stand for a further 10 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the eggs, blending well. Pour the mixture into a buttered 2 pint pie dish. Dot the surface with the butter. Set the pie dish in a roasting tin. Pour boiling water into the tin until it comes about a quarter of the way up the side of the pie dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve accompanied by single cream.