Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup hot milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 egg whites
Directions
1
Cream the butter in a bowl.
2
Gradually add the flour to the butter.
3
Pour in the hot milk while stirring constantly.
4
Cook the mixture in a double boiler for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
5
Beat the egg yolks and mix in the sugar.
6
Stir the yolk mixture into the milk mixture and let it cool.
7
Half an hour before serving, beat the egg whites until stiff.
8
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cooled mixture.
9
Bake in a moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) for 36 minutes.
10
Serve immediately.