A great way to use up sliced bread, these custards are so easy to make and are sure to be a winner with all the family. Why not add your favourite fruit to make them extra special.

Serves 12

Ingredients

  • 12 slice bread

  • 50g butter or margarine

  • 1 egg

  • 200ml milk, any

  • 1 dsp sugar

  • Small dash vanilla essence

 Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C/325°F/Gas mark 3.

  2. Remove the crusts from the bread and butter both sides. The crusts can be used to make breadcrumbs.

  3. Put the bread slice in a muffin tin to make a basket.

  4. Whisk together the egg, milk, sugar and vanilla essence and pour into the bread case.

  5. Cook for 18-20 minutes until set. Leave for 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

Food Savvy tip

For a sweeter custard try adding your favourite fruit or jam before pouring in the custard.

Recipe courtesy of Zena Leech-Calton ©

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